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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.47, 52,958.07 and 14,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.47, 52,958.07 and 14,227.70 is: 21,345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.47 : 52,958.07 = 14,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.47/52,958.07 = 14,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.47x = 52,958.07 × 14,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.47x = 753,471,267.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,471,267.75/35,298.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.72

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