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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,348.19, 53,008.33 and 14,284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,348.19, 53,008.33 and 14,284.26 is: 21,420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,348.19 : 53,008.33 = 14,284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,348.19/53,008.33 = 14,284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,348.19x = 53,008.33 × 14,284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,348.19x = 757,184,767.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,184,767.89/35,348.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,420.75

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