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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,304.39, 52,966.31 and 14,231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,304.39, 52,966.31 and 14,231.43 is: 21,351.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,304.39 : 52,966.31 = 14,231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,304.39/52,966.31 = 14,231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,304.39x = 52,966.31 × 14,231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,304.39x = 753,786,261.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,786,261.97/35,304.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,351.06

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