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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.29, 52,743.11 and 14,105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.29, 52,743.11 and 14,105.37 is: 21,165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.29 : 52,743.11 = 14,105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.29/52,743.11 = 14,105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.29x = 52,743.11 × 14,105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.29x = 743,960,862.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,960,862.92/35,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,165.14

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