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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,227.42, 52,832.74 and 14,167.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,227.42, 52,832.74 and 14,167.52 is: 21,247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,227.42 : 52,832.74 = 14,167.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,227.42/52,832.74 = 14,167.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,227.42x = 52,832.74 × 14,167.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,227.42x = 748,508,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,508,900.60/35,227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.91

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