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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.81, 52,945.99 and 14,234.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.81, 52,945.99 and 14,234.98 is: 21,355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.81 : 52,945.99 = 14,234.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.81/52,945.99 = 14,234.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.81x = 52,945.99 × 14,234.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.81x = 753,684,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,684,940.78/35,292.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.20

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