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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,536.66, 53,285.38 and 14,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,536.66, 53,285.38 and 14,471.30 is: 21,698.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,536.66 : 53,285.38 = 14,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,536.66/53,285.38 = 14,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,536.66x = 53,285.38 × 14,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,536.66x = 771,108,719.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,108,719.59/35,536.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.96

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