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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,054, 52,579.08 and 14,294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,054, 52,579.08 and 14,294.96 is: 21,441.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,054 : 52,579.08 = 14,294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,054/52,579.08 = 14,294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,054x = 52,579.08 × 14,294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,054x = 751,615,845.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,615,845.44/35,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.66

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