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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,251.59, 52,874.58 and 14,176.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,251.59, 52,874.58 and 14,176.77 is: 21,264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,251.59 : 52,874.58 = 14,176.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,251.59/52,874.58 = 14,176.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,251.59x = 52,874.58 × 14,176.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,251.59x = 749,590,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,590,706.34/35,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.03

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