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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,231.63, 52,835.22 and 14,165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,231.63, 52,835.22 and 14,165.42 is: 21,243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,231.63 : 52,835.22 = 14,165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,231.63/52,835.22 = 14,165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,231.63x = 52,835.22 × 14,165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,231.63x = 748,432,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,432,817.92/35,231.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.21

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