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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,189.27, 52,777.53 and 14,128.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,189.27, 52,777.53 and 14,128.46 is: 21,190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,189.27 : 52,777.53 = 14,128.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,189.27/52,777.53 = 14,128.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,189.27x = 52,777.53 × 14,128.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,189.27x = 745,665,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,665,221.50/35,189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.13

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