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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.31, 52,943.74 and 14,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.31, 52,943.74 and 14,233.48 is: 21,352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.31 : 52,943.74 = 14,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.31/52,943.74 = 14,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.31x = 52,943.74 × 14,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.31x = 753,573,496.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,573,496.47/35,291.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,352.95

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