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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.29, 52,848.90 and 14,166.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.29, 52,848.90 and 14,166.81 is: 21,249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.29 : 52,848.90 = 14,166.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.29/52,848.90 = 14,166.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.29x = 52,848.90 × 14,166.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.29x = 748,700,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,700,325.01/35,233.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,249.80

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