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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.64, 52,863.72 and 14,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.64, 52,863.72 and 14,184.40 is: 21,271.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.64 : 52,863.72 = 14,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.64/52,863.72 = 14,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.64x = 52,863.72 × 14,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.64x = 749,840,149.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,840,149.97/35,250.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.67

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