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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.08, 52,965.60 and 14,518.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.08, 52,965.60 and 14,518.24 is: 21,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.08 : 52,965.60 = 14,518.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.08/52,965.60 = 14,518.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.08x = 52,965.60 × 14,518.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.08x = 768,967,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,967,292.54/35,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.02

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