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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.42, 52,829.74 and 14,165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.42, 52,829.74 and 14,165.51 is: 21,244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.42 : 52,829.74 = 14,165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.42/52,829.74 = 14,165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.42x = 52,829.74 × 14,165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.42x = 748,360,210.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,360,210.27/35,225.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,244.89

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