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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.45, 52,932.93 and 14,231.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.45, 52,932.93 and 14,231.05 is: 21,341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.45 : 52,932.93 = 14,231.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.45/52,932.93 = 14,231.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.45x = 52,932.93 × 14,231.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.45x = 753,290,987.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,290,987.78/35,296.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.84

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