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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,543.59, 53,315.24 and 14,478.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,543.59, 53,315.24 and 14,478.94 is: 21,718.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,543.59 : 53,315.24 = 14,478.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,543.59/53,315.24 = 14,478.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,543.59x = 53,315.24 × 14,478.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,543.59x = 771,947,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,947,896.12/35,543.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,718.34

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