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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,262.19, 52,882.62 and 14,195.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,262.19, 52,882.62 and 14,195.44 is: 21,288.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,262.19 : 52,882.62 = 14,195.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,262.19/52,882.62 = 14,195.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,262.19x = 52,882.62 × 14,195.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,262.19x = 750,692,059.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,692,059.25/35,262.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.87

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