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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.48, 52,779.08 and 14,134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.48, 52,779.08 and 14,134.30 is: 21,205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.48 : 52,779.08 = 14,134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.48/52,779.08 = 14,134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.48x = 52,779.08 × 14,134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.48x = 745,995,253.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,995,253.83/35,179.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.41

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