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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,272.26, 52,907.81 and 14,211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,272.26, 52,907.81 and 14,211.79 is: 21,317.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,272.26 : 52,907.81 = 14,211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,272.26/52,907.81 = 14,211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,272.26x = 52,907.81 × 14,211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,272.26x = 751,914,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,914,720.61/35,272.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.45

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