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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.50, 52,967.40 and 14,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.50, 52,967.40 and 14,246.02 is: 21,368.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.50 : 52,967.40 = 14,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.50/52,967.40 = 14,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.50x = 52,967.40 × 14,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.50x = 754,574,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,574,639.75/35,312.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.49

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