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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,208.22, 52,791.42 and 14,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,208.22, 52,791.42 and 14,158.24 is: 21,228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,208.22 : 52,791.42 = 14,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,208.22/52,791.42 = 14,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,208.22x = 52,791.42 × 14,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,208.22x = 747,433,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,433,594.30/35,208.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.95

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