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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.37, 52,878.74 and 14,194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.37, 52,878.74 and 14,194.25 is: 21,286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.37 : 52,878.74 = 14,194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.37/52,878.74 = 14,194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.37x = 52,878.74 × 14,194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.37x = 750,573,719.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,573,719.88/35,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,286.01

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