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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.19, 52,881.12 and 14,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.19, 52,881.12 and 14,194.44 is: 21,287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.19 : 52,881.12 = 14,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.19/52,881.12 = 14,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.19x = 52,881.12 × 14,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.19x = 750,617,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,617,884.97/35,261.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,287.37

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