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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,382.08, 53,079.60 and 14,594.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,382.08, 53,079.60 and 14,594.24 is: 21,894.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,382.08 : 53,079.60 = 14,594.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,382.08/53,079.60 = 14,594.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,382.08x = 53,079.60 × 14,594.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,382.08x = 774,656,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,656,421.50/35,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,894.03

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