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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.13, 52,814.97 and 14,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.13, 52,814.97 and 14,151.92 is: 21,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.13 : 52,814.97 = 14,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.13/52,814.97 = 14,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.13x = 52,814.97 × 14,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.13x = 747,432,966.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,432,966.17/35,218.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,222.96

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