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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.37, 52,855.35 and 14,164.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.37, 52,855.35 and 14,164.56 is: 21,253.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.37 : 52,855.35 = 14,164.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.37/52,855.35 = 14,164.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.37x = 52,855.35 × 14,164.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.37x = 748,672,776.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,672,776.40/35,225.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,253.79

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