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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,255.91, 52,882.65 and 14,189.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,255.91, 52,882.65 and 14,189.43 is: 21,283.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,255.91 : 52,882.65 = 14,189.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,255.91/52,882.65 = 14,189.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,255.91x = 52,882.65 × 14,189.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,255.91x = 750,374,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,374,660.39/35,255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.66

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