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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.97, 52,888.68 and 14,212.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.97, 52,888.68 and 14,212.51 is: 21,302.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.97 : 52,888.68 = 14,212.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.97/52,888.68 = 14,212.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.97x = 52,888.68 × 14,212.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.97x = 751,681,118.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,681,118.62/35,285.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,302.55

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