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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,299.73, 52,959.96 and 14,228.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,299.73, 52,959.96 and 14,228.97 is: 21,347.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,299.73 : 52,959.96 = 14,228.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,299.73/52,959.96 = 14,228.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,299.73x = 52,959.96 × 14,228.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,299.73x = 753,565,483.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,565,483.44/35,299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.63

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