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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,282.24, 52,910.02 and 14,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,282.24, 52,910.02 and 14,215.14 is: 21,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,282.24 : 52,910.02 = 14,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,282.24/52,910.02 = 14,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,282.24x = 52,910.02 × 14,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,282.24x = 752,123,341.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,123,341.70/35,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.34

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