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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.44, 52,977.27 and 14,261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.44, 52,977.27 and 14,261.60 is: 21,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.44 : 52,977.27 = 14,261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.44/52,977.27 = 14,261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.44x = 52,977.27 × 14,261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.44x = 755,540,633.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,540,633.83/35,322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.82

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