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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,275.25, 52,899.53 and 14,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,275.25, 52,899.53 and 14,208.14 is: 21,306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,275.25 : 52,899.53 = 14,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,275.25/52,899.53 = 14,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,275.25x = 52,899.53 × 14,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,275.25x = 751,603,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,603,592.64/35,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,306.83

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