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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.03, 52,982.42 and 14,261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.03, 52,982.42 and 14,261.54 is: 21,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.03 : 52,982.42 = 14,261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.03/52,982.42 = 14,261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.03x = 52,982.42 × 14,261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.03x = 755,610,565.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,610,565.91/35,322.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.05

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