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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,408.52, 53,112.93 and 14,348.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,408.52, 53,112.93 and 14,348.96 is: 21,523.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,408.52 : 53,112.93 = 14,348.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,408.52/53,112.93 = 14,348.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,408.52x = 53,112.93 × 14,348.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,408.52x = 762,115,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,115,282.72/35,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.50

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