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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.64, 52,853.22 and 14,177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.64, 52,853.22 and 14,177.43 is: 21,261.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.64 : 52,853.22 = 14,177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.64/52,853.22 = 14,177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.64x = 52,853.22 × 14,177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.64x = 749,322,826.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,322,826.82/35,243.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.22

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