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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,298.95, 52,936.68 and 14,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,298.95, 52,936.68 and 14,233.55 is: 21,345.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,298.95 : 52,936.68 = 14,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,298.95/52,936.68 = 14,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,298.95x = 52,936.68 × 14,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,298.95x = 753,476,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,476,881.61/35,298.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,345.59

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