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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.88, 52,838.60 and 14,167.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.88, 52,838.60 and 14,167.67 is: 21,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.88 : 52,838.60 = 14,167.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.88/52,838.60 = 14,167.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.88x = 52,838.60 × 14,167.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.88x = 748,599,513.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,599,513.03/35,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,246.58

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