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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,324.98, 52,975.77 and 14,259.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,324.98, 52,975.77 and 14,259.58 is: 21,384.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,324.98 : 52,975.77 = 14,259.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,324.98/52,975.77 = 14,259.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,324.98x = 52,975.77 × 14,259.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,324.98x = 755,412,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,412,230.38/35,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.65

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