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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,051.98, 52,573.65 and 14,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,051.98, 52,573.65 and 14,275.66 is: 21,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,051.98 : 52,573.65 = 14,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,051.98/52,573.65 = 14,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,051.98x = 52,573.65 × 14,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,051.98x = 750,523,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,523,552.36/35,051.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,411.73

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