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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,524.98, 53,286.30 and 14,458.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,524.98, 53,286.30 and 14,458.77 is: 21,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,524.98 : 53,286.30 = 14,458.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,524.98/53,286.30 = 14,458.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,524.98x = 53,286.30 × 14,458.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,524.98x = 770,454,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,454,355.85/35,524.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.68

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