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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,661, 53,488.96 and 14,884.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,661, 53,488.96 and 14,884.52 is: 22,325.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,661 : 53,488.96 = 14,884.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,661/53,488.96 = 14,884.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,661x = 53,488.96 × 14,884.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,661x = 796,157,494.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,157,494.90/35,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.72

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