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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.76, 52,895.52 and 14,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.76, 52,895.52 and 14,485.44 is: 21,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.76 : 52,895.52 = 14,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.76/52,895.52 = 14,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.76x = 52,895.52 × 14,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.76x = 766,214,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,214,881.23/35,261.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.34

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