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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,421.74, 53,132.72 and 14,362.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,421.74, 53,132.72 and 14,362.14 is: 21,543.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,421.74 : 53,132.72 = 14,362.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,421.74/53,132.72 = 14,362.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,421.74x = 53,132.72 × 14,362.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,421.74x = 763,099,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,099,491.41/35,421.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,543.26

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