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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.98, 52,972.77 and 14,257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.98, 52,972.77 and 14,257.58 is: 21,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.98 : 52,972.77 = 14,257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.98/52,972.77 = 14,257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.98x = 52,972.77 × 14,257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.98x = 755,263,506.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,263,506.10/35,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,381.65

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