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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,281.76, 52,909.26 and 14,214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,281.76, 52,909.26 and 14,214.65 is: 21,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,281.76 : 52,909.26 = 14,214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,281.76/52,909.26 = 14,214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,281.76x = 52,909.26 × 14,214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,281.76x = 752,086,612.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,086,612.66/35,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.58

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