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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,199.98, 52,799.93 and 14,140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,199.98, 52,799.93 and 14,140.03 is: 21,210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,199.98 : 52,799.93 = 14,140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,199.98/52,799.93 = 14,140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,199.98x = 52,799.93 × 14,140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,199.98x = 746,592,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,592,497.55/35,199.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,210.02

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