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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,205.74, 52,815.27 and 14,147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,205.74, 52,815.27 and 14,147.42 is: 21,223.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,205.74 : 52,815.27 = 14,147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,205.74/52,815.27 = 14,147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,205.74x = 52,815.27 × 14,147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,205.74x = 747,199,807.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,199,807.10/35,205.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.81

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