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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,311.93, 52,967.21 and 14,251.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,311.93, 52,967.21 and 14,251.41 is: 21,376.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,311.93 : 52,967.21 = 14,251.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,311.93/52,967.21 = 14,251.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,311.93x = 52,967.21 × 14,251.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,311.93x = 754,857,355.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,857,355.01/35,311.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.84

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