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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.29, 52,860.44 and 14,174.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.29, 52,860.44 and 14,174.01 is: 21,261.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.29 : 52,860.44 = 14,174.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.29/52,860.44 = 14,174.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.29x = 52,860.44 × 14,174.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.29x = 749,244,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,244,440.60/35,240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.02

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