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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,444.60, 53,147.70 and 14,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,444.60, 53,147.70 and 14,644.60 is: 21,958.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,444.60 : 53,147.70 = 14,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,444.60/53,147.70 = 14,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,444.60x = 53,147.70 × 14,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,444.60x = 778,326,807.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,326,807.42/35,444.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.97

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