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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.63, 52,987.21 and 14,279.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.63, 52,987.21 and 14,279.34 is: 21,410.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.63 : 52,987.21 = 14,279.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.63/52,987.21 = 14,279.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.63x = 52,987.21 × 14,279.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.63x = 756,622,332.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,622,332.51/35,338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.63

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