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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,197.61, 52,792.32 and 14,136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,197.61, 52,792.32 and 14,136.80 is: 21,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,197.61 : 52,792.32 = 14,136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,197.61/52,792.32 = 14,136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,197.61x = 52,792.32 × 14,136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,197.61x = 746,314,644.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,314,644.22/35,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.56

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