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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,336.10, 52,983.39 and 14,276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,336.10, 52,983.39 and 14,276.81 is: 21,406.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,336.10 : 52,983.39 = 14,276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,336.10/52,983.39 = 14,276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,336.10x = 52,983.39 × 14,276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,336.10x = 756,433,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,433,978.18/35,336.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.83

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