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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,204.37, 52,802.45 and 14,143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,204.37, 52,802.45 and 14,143.56 is: 21,213.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,204.37 : 52,802.45 = 14,143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,204.37/52,802.45 = 14,143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,204.37x = 52,802.45 × 14,143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,204.37x = 746,814,701.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,814,701.05/35,204.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,213.69

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