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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.98, 52,968.27 and 14,254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.98, 52,968.27 and 14,254.58 is: 21,377.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.98 : 52,968.27 = 14,254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.98/52,968.27 = 14,254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.98x = 52,968.27 × 14,254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.98x = 755,040,442.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,040,442.18/35,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,377.15

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