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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.76, 52,886.79 and 14,199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.76, 52,886.79 and 14,199.62 is: 21,294.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.76 : 52,886.79 = 14,199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.76/52,886.79 = 14,199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.76x = 52,886.79 × 14,199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.76x = 750,972,321.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,972,321.02/35,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,294.05

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