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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,294.31, 52,948.23 and 14,236.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,294.31, 52,948.23 and 14,236.47 is: 21,357.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,294.31 : 52,948.23 = 14,236.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,294.31/52,948.23 = 14,236.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,294.31x = 52,948.23 × 14,236.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,294.31x = 753,795,887.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,795,887.95/35,294.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,357.43

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