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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.40, 52,734.80 and 14,386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.40, 52,734.80 and 14,386.40 is: 21,561.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.40 : 52,734.80 = 14,386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.40/52,734.80 = 14,386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.40x = 52,734.80 × 14,386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.40x = 758,663,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,663,926.72/35,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,561.28

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