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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.31, 52,856.43 and 14,159.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.31, 52,856.43 and 14,159.40 is: 21,247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.31 : 52,856.43 = 14,159.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.31/52,856.43 = 14,159.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.31x = 52,856.43 × 14,159.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.31x = 748,415,334.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,415,334.94/35,223.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.73

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