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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,284.75, 52,937.50 and 14,213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,284.75, 52,937.50 and 14,213.94 is: 21,325.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,284.75 : 52,937.50 = 14,213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,284.75/52,937.50 = 14,213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,284.75x = 52,937.50 × 14,213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,284.75x = 752,450,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,450,613.57/35,284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,325.09

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