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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,199.24, 52,792.47 and 14,138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,199.24, 52,792.47 and 14,138.43 is: 21,205.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,199.24 : 52,792.47 = 14,138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,199.24/52,792.47 = 14,138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,199.24x = 52,792.47 × 14,138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,199.24x = 746,402,377.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,402,377.66/35,199.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.07

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