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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.13, 52,907.76 and 14,218.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.13, 52,907.76 and 14,218.32 is: 21,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.13 : 52,907.76 = 14,218.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.13/52,907.76 = 14,218.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.13x = 52,907.76 × 14,218.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.13x = 752,259,462.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,259,462.16/35,279.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.07

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