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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,329.60, 52,975.20 and 14,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,329.60, 52,975.20 and 14,555.20 is: 21,824.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,329.60 : 52,975.20 = 14,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,329.60/52,975.20 = 14,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,329.60x = 52,975.20 × 14,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,329.60x = 771,064,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,064,631.04/35,329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,824.89

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