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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,242.65, 52,884.62 and 14,179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,242.65, 52,884.62 and 14,179.41 is: 21,277.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,242.65 : 52,884.62 = 14,179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,242.65/52,884.62 = 14,179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,242.65x = 52,884.62 × 14,179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,242.65x = 749,872,638.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,872,638.78/35,242.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.42

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