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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,338.73, 52,987.59 and 14,261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,338.73, 52,987.59 and 14,261.52 is: 21,384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,338.73 : 52,987.59 = 14,261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,338.73/52,987.59 = 14,261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,338.73x = 52,987.59 × 14,261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,338.73x = 755,683,515.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,683,515.30/35,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,384.00

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