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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.98, 52,899.87 and 14,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.98, 52,899.87 and 14,206.50 is: 21,309.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.98 : 52,899.87 = 14,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.98/52,899.87 = 14,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.98x = 52,899.87 × 14,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.98x = 751,522,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,522,003.16/35,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,309.51

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