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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,333.71, 52,987.16 and 14,268.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,333.71, 52,987.16 and 14,268.31 is: 21,397.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,333.71 : 52,987.16 = 14,268.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,333.71/52,987.16 = 14,268.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,333.71x = 52,987.16 × 14,268.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,333.71x = 756,037,128.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,037,128.10/35,333.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.05

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