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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.24, 52,814.52 and 14,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.24, 52,814.52 and 14,146.92 is: 21,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.24 : 52,814.52 = 14,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.24/52,814.52 = 14,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.24x = 52,814.52 × 14,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.24x = 747,162,789.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,162,789.28/35,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.06

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