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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,125.28, 52,687.98 and 14,348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,125.28, 52,687.98 and 14,348.78 is: 21,523.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,125.28 : 52,687.98 = 14,348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,125.28/52,687.98 = 14,348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,125.28x = 52,687.98 × 14,348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,125.28x = 756,008,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,008,233.66/35,125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,523.19

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