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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.14, 52,907.63 and 14,211.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.14, 52,907.63 and 14,211.67 is: 21,317.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.14 : 52,907.63 = 14,211.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.14/52,907.63 = 14,211.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.14x = 52,907.63 × 14,211.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.14x = 751,905,442.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,905,442.45/35,272.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.26

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