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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.54, 52,890.87 and 14,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.54, 52,890.87 and 14,484.50 is: 21,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.54 : 52,890.87 = 14,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.54/52,890.87 = 14,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.54x = 52,890.87 × 14,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.54x = 766,097,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,097,806.52/35,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,726.16

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