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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,541.18, 53,308.66 and 14,483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,541.18, 53,308.66 and 14,483.43 is: 21,723.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,541.18 : 53,308.66 = 14,483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,541.18/53,308.66 = 14,483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,541.18x = 53,308.66 × 14,483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,541.18x = 772,092,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,092,245.50/35,541.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,723.88

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