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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.50, 52,965.90 and 14,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.50, 52,965.90 and 14,245.02 is: 21,366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.50 : 52,965.90 = 14,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.50/52,965.90 = 14,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.50x = 52,965.90 × 14,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.50x = 754,500,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,500,304.82/35,311.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,366.99

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