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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,211.36, 52,836.48 and 14,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,211.36, 52,836.48 and 14,430 is: 21,652.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,211.36 : 52,836.48 = 14,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,211.36/52,836.48 = 14,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,211.36x = 52,836.48 × 14,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,211.36x = 762,430,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,430,406.40/35,211.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,652.97

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