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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.71, 52,966.55 and 14,243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.71, 52,966.55 and 14,243.99 is: 21,373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.71 : 52,966.55 = 14,243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.71/52,966.55 = 14,243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.71x = 52,966.55 × 14,243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.71x = 754,454,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,454,937.31/35,298.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,373.44

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