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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,307.93, 52,961.21 and 14,247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,307.93, 52,961.21 and 14,247.41 is: 21,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,307.93 : 52,961.21 = 14,247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,307.93/52,961.21 = 14,247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,307.93x = 52,961.21 × 14,247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,307.93x = 754,560,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,560,001.73/35,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,370.84

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