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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,550.42, 53,279.46 and 14,465.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,550.42, 53,279.46 and 14,465.88 is: 21,680.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,550.42 : 53,279.46 = 14,465.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,550.42/53,279.46 = 14,465.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,550.42x = 53,279.46 × 14,465.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,550.42x = 770,734,274.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,734,274.82/35,550.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.03

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