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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,416.52, 53,146.64 and 14,640

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,416.52, 53,146.64 and 14,640 is: 21,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,416.52 : 53,146.64 = 14,640 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,416.52/53,146.64 = 14,640/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,416.52x = 53,146.64 × 14,640
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,416.52x = 778,066,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,066,809.60/35,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.04

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