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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.43, 52,854.34 and 14,179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.43, 52,854.34 and 14,179 is: 21,263.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.43 : 52,854.34 = 14,179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.43/52,854.34 = 14,179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.43x = 52,854.34 × 14,179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.43x = 749,421,686.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,421,686.86/35,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,263.55

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