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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.54, 52,958.52 and 14,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.54, 52,958.52 and 14,248.14 is: 21,367.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.54 : 52,958.52 = 14,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.54/52,958.52 = 14,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.54x = 52,958.52 × 14,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.54x = 754,560,407.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,560,407.15/35,313.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.45

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