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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,292.96, 52,957.92 and 14,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,292.96, 52,957.92 and 14,238.24 is: 21,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,292.96 : 52,957.92 = 14,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,292.96/52,957.92 = 14,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,292.96x = 52,957.92 × 14,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,292.96x = 754,027,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,027,574.86/35,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.82

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