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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.44, 52,978.77 and 14,262.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.44, 52,978.77 and 14,262.60 is: 21,391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.44 : 52,978.77 = 14,262.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.44/52,978.77 = 14,262.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.44x = 52,978.77 × 14,262.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.44x = 755,615,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,615,005.00/35,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,391.32

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