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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.96, 53,050.44 and 14,316.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.96, 53,050.44 and 14,316.32 is: 21,474.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.96 : 53,050.44 = 14,316.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.96/53,050.44 = 14,316.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.96x = 53,050.44 × 14,316.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.96x = 759,487,075.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,487,075.18/35,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,474.48

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