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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,335.82, 52,982.97 and 14,276.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,335.82, 52,982.97 and 14,276.53 is: 21,406.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,335.82 : 52,982.97 = 14,276.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,335.82/52,982.97 = 14,276.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,335.82x = 52,982.97 × 14,276.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,335.82x = 756,412,973.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,412,973.39/35,335.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.41

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