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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,347.19, 53,006.83 and 14,283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,347.19, 53,006.83 and 14,283.26 is: 21,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,347.19 : 53,006.83 = 14,283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,347.19/53,006.83 = 14,283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,347.19x = 53,006.83 × 14,283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,347.19x = 757,110,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,110,033.92/35,347.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,419.25

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