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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.48, 52,982.46 and 14,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.48, 52,982.46 and 14,276.18 is: 21,405.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.48 : 52,982.46 = 14,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.48/52,982.46 = 14,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.48x = 52,982.46 × 14,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.48x = 756,387,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,387,064.42/35,335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,405.88

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