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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.54, 52,893.87 and 14,486.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.54, 52,893.87 and 14,486.50 is: 21,729.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.54 : 52,893.87 = 14,486.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.54/52,893.87 = 14,486.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.54x = 52,893.87 × 14,486.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.54x = 766,247,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,247,047.76/35,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.16

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