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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,571.28, 53,356.68 and 14,506.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,571.28, 53,356.68 and 14,506.60 is: 21,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,571.28 : 53,356.68 = 14,506.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,571.28/53,356.68 = 14,506.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,571.28x = 53,356.68 × 14,506.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,571.28x = 774,024,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,024,014.09/35,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,759.80

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