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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.81, 52,857.18 and 14,159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.81, 52,857.18 and 14,159.90 is: 21,248.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.81 : 52,857.18 = 14,159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.81/52,857.18 = 14,159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.81x = 52,857.18 × 14,159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.81x = 748,452,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,452,118.80/35,223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,248.47

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