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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,365.91, 53,011.79 and 14,320.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,365.91, 53,011.79 and 14,320.89 is: 21,466.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,365.91 : 53,011.79 = 14,320.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,365.91/53,011.79 = 14,320.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,365.91x = 53,011.79 × 14,320.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,365.91x = 759,175,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,175,941.69/35,365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,466.32

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