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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,119.29, 52,678.98 and 14,342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,119.29, 52,678.98 and 14,342.79 is: 21,514.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,119.29 : 52,678.98 = 14,342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,119.29/52,678.98 = 14,342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,119.29x = 52,678.98 × 14,342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,119.29x = 755,563,547.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,563,547.55/35,119.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.20

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