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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,321.91, 52,962.33 and 14,244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,321.91, 52,962.33 and 14,244.69 is: 21,358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,321.91 : 52,962.33 = 14,244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,321.91/52,962.33 = 14,244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,321.91x = 52,962.33 × 14,244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,321.91x = 754,431,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,431,972.53/35,321.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,358.75

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