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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,052.56, 52,579.80 and 14,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,052.56, 52,579.80 and 14,276.24 is: 21,414.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,052.56 : 52,579.80 = 14,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,052.56/52,579.80 = 14,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,052.56x = 52,579.80 × 14,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,052.56x = 750,641,843.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,641,843.95/35,052.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.75

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