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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.25, 52,980.41 and 14,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.25, 52,980.41 and 14,266.33 is: 21,420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.25 : 52,980.41 = 14,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.25/52,980.41 = 14,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.25x = 52,980.41 × 14,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.25x = 755,836,012.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,836,012.60/35,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.74

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