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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323, 53,008.80 and 14,546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323, 53,008.80 and 14,546.50 is: 21,829.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323 : 53,008.80 = 14,546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323/53,008.80 = 14,546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323x = 53,008.80 × 14,546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323x = 771,092,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,092,509.20/35,323
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,829.76

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