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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.40, 52,591.98 and 14,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.40, 52,591.98 and 14,284.36 is: 21,437.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.40 : 52,591.98 = 14,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.40/52,591.98 = 14,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.40x = 52,591.98 × 14,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.40x = 751,242,775.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,242,775.43/35,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.50

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