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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.40, 52,875.79 and 14,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.40, 52,875.79 and 14,177.59 is: 21,265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.40 : 52,875.79 = 14,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.40/52,875.79 = 14,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.40x = 52,875.79 × 14,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.40x = 749,651,271.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,651,271.55/35,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,265.25

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