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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.75, 52,909.27 and 14,214.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.75, 52,909.27 and 14,214.64 is: 21,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.75 : 52,909.27 = 14,214.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.75/52,909.27 = 14,214.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.75x = 52,909.27 × 14,214.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.75x = 752,086,225.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,086,225.71/35,281.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.58

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