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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,291.84, 52,958.82 and 14,241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,291.84, 52,958.82 and 14,241.96 is: 21,371.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,291.84 : 52,958.82 = 14,241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,291.84/52,958.82 = 14,241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,291.84x = 52,958.82 × 14,241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,291.84x = 754,237,396.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,237,396.09/35,291.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,371.44

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