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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.91, 52,878.15 and 14,186.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.91, 52,878.15 and 14,186.43 is: 21,279.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.91 : 52,878.15 = 14,186.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.91/52,878.15 = 14,186.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.91x = 52,878.15 × 14,186.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.91x = 750,152,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,152,173.50/35,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.16

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