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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,529.89, 53,263.46 and 14,487.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,529.89, 53,263.46 and 14,487.53 is: 21,718.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,529.89 : 53,263.46 = 14,487.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,529.89/53,263.46 = 14,487.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,529.89x = 53,263.46 × 14,487.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,529.89x = 771,655,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,655,635.90/35,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.50

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