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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,327.78, 52,991.04 and 14,267.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,327.78, 52,991.04 and 14,267.30 is: 21,400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,327.78 : 52,991.04 = 14,267.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,327.78/52,991.04 = 14,267.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,327.78x = 52,991.04 × 14,267.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,327.78x = 756,039,064.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,039,064.99/35,327.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.70

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