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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,513.62, 53,265.40 and 14,462.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,513.62, 53,265.40 and 14,462.84 is: 21,692.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,513.62 : 53,265.40 = 14,462.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,513.62/53,265.40 = 14,462.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,513.62x = 53,265.40 × 14,462.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,513.62x = 770,369,054.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,369,054.74/35,513.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.22

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