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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243, 52,890.77 and 14,183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243, 52,890.77 and 14,183.21 is: 21,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243 : 52,890.77 = 14,183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243/52,890.77 = 14,183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243x = 52,890.77 × 14,183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243x = 750,160,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,160,897.97/35,243
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,285.39

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