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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,301.51, 52,940.52 and 14,236.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,301.51, 52,940.52 and 14,236.11 is: 21,349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,301.51 : 52,940.52 = 14,236.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,301.51/52,940.52 = 14,236.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,301.51x = 52,940.52 × 14,236.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,301.51x = 753,667,066.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,667,066.18/35,301.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,349.43

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