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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,269.97, 52,906.68 and 14,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,269.97, 52,906.68 and 14,207.16 is: 21,311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,269.97 : 52,906.68 = 14,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,269.97/52,906.68 = 14,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,269.97x = 52,906.68 × 14,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,269.97x = 751,653,667.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,653,667.83/35,269.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,311.43

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