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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.06, 52,891.79 and 14,210.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.06, 52,891.79 and 14,210.78 is: 21,316.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.06 : 52,891.79 = 14,210.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.06/52,891.79 = 14,210.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.06x = 52,891.79 × 14,210.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.06x = 751,633,255.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,633,255.98/35,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.24

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