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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,302.22, 52,971.80 and 14,247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,302.22, 52,971.80 and 14,247.50 is: 21,378.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,302.22 : 52,971.80 = 14,247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,302.22/52,971.80 = 14,247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,302.22x = 52,971.80 × 14,247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,302.22x = 754,715,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,715,720.50/35,302.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.70

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