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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.91, 52,959.34 and 14,242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.91, 52,959.34 and 14,242.69 is: 21,355.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.91 : 52,959.34 = 14,242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.91/52,959.34 = 14,242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.91x = 52,959.34 × 14,242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.91x = 754,283,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,283,391.01/35,319.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.76

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