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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,210.84, 52,812.82 and 14,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,210.84, 52,812.82 and 14,432.76 is: 21,647.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,210.84 : 52,812.82 = 14,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,210.84/52,812.82 = 14,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,210.84x = 52,812.82 × 14,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,210.84x = 762,234,755.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,234,755.98/35,210.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.73

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