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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,466.72, 53,195 and 14,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,466.72, 53,195 and 14,119.44 is: 21,177.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,466.72 : 53,195 = 14,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,466.72/53,195 = 14,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,466.72x = 53,195 × 14,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,466.72x = 751,083,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,083,610.80/35,466.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,177.14

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