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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.44, 52,995.76 and 14,252.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.44, 52,995.76 and 14,252.64 is: 21,383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.44 : 52,995.76 = 14,252.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.44/52,995.76 = 14,252.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.44x = 52,995.76 × 14,252.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.44x = 755,329,488.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,329,488.81/35,323.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,383.24

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