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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,129.58, 52,674.93 and 14,348.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,129.58, 52,674.93 and 14,348.22 is: 21,514.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,129.58 : 52,674.93 = 14,348.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,129.58/52,674.93 = 14,348.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,129.58x = 52,674.93 × 14,348.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,129.58x = 755,791,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,791,484.12/35,129.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,514.39

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