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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.47, 53,168.73 and 14,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.47, 53,168.73 and 14,391.96 is: 21,569.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.47 : 53,168.73 = 14,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.47/53,168.73 = 14,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.47x = 53,168.73 × 14,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.47x = 765,202,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,202,235.41/35,476.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,569.29

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