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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,050.98, 52,572.15 and 14,274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,050.98, 52,572.15 and 14,274.66 is: 21,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,050.98 : 52,572.15 = 14,274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,050.98/52,572.15 = 14,274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,050.98x = 52,572.15 × 14,274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,050.98x = 750,449,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,449,566.72/35,050.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.23

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