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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.13, 52,906.26 and 14,217.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.13, 52,906.26 and 14,217.32 is: 21,321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.13 : 52,906.26 = 14,217.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.13/52,906.26 = 14,217.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.13x = 52,906.26 × 14,217.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.13x = 752,185,414.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,185,414.00/35,278.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,321.58

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