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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.38, 52,586.93 and 14,266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.38, 52,586.93 and 14,266.88 is: 21,409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.38 : 52,586.93 = 14,266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.38/52,586.93 = 14,266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.38x = 52,586.93 × 14,266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.38x = 750,251,192.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,251,192.61/35,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,409.22

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