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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.31, 52,899.66 and 14,216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.31, 52,899.66 and 14,216.03 is: 21,324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.31 : 52,899.66 = 14,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.31/52,899.66 = 14,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.31x = 52,899.66 × 14,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.31x = 752,022,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,022,889.05/35,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,324.12

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