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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,381.08, 53,078.10 and 14,593.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,381.08, 53,078.10 and 14,593.24 is: 21,892.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,381.08 : 53,078.10 = 14,593.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,381.08/53,078.10 = 14,593.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,381.08x = 53,078.10 × 14,593.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,381.08x = 774,581,452.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,581,452.04/35,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.53

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