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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.56, 52,954.44 and 14,521.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.56, 52,954.44 and 14,521.06 is: 21,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.56 : 52,954.44 = 14,521.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.56/52,954.44 = 14,521.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.56x = 52,954.44 × 14,521.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.56x = 768,954,600.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,954,600.51/35,297.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,784.92

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