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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.59, 52,834.25 and 14,202.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.59, 52,834.25 and 14,202.57 is: 21,288.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.59 : 52,834.25 = 14,202.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.59/52,834.25 = 14,202.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.59x = 52,834.25 × 14,202.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.59x = 750,382,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,382,134.02/35,247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.89

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