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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.65, 52,896.62 and 14,187.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.65, 52,896.62 and 14,187.41 is: 21,289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.65 : 52,896.62 = 14,187.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.65/52,896.62 = 14,187.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.65x = 52,896.62 × 14,187.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.65x = 750,466,035.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,466,035.55/35,250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,289.42

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