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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,306.64, 52,989.12 and 14,544.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,306.64, 52,989.12 and 14,544.72 is: 21,829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,306.64 : 52,989.12 = 14,544.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,306.64/52,989.12 = 14,544.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,306.64x = 52,989.12 × 14,544.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,306.64x = 770,711,913.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,711,913.45/35,306.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.09

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