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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,297.61, 52,945.68 and 14,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,297.61, 52,945.68 and 14,237.20 is: 21,355.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,297.61 : 52,945.68 = 14,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,297.61/52,945.68 = 14,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,297.61x = 52,945.68 × 14,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,297.61x = 753,798,354.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,798,354.87/35,297.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.51

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