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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.20, 52,940.62 and 14,233.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.20, 52,940.62 and 14,233.77 is: 21,350.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.20 : 52,940.62 = 14,233.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.20/52,940.62 = 14,233.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.20x = 52,940.62 × 14,233.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.20x = 753,544,537.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,544,537.57/35,294.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.38

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