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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.28, 52,860.90 and 14,174.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.28, 52,860.90 and 14,174.80 is: 21,261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.28 : 52,860.90 = 14,174.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.28/52,860.90 = 14,174.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.28x = 52,860.90 × 14,174.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.28x = 749,292,685.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,292,685.32/35,241.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.79

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