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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,126, 52,689.03 and 14,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,126, 52,689.03 and 14,349.50 is: 21,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,126 : 52,689.03 = 14,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,126/52,689.03 = 14,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,126x = 52,689.03 × 14,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,126x = 756,061,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,061,235.99/35,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,524.26

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