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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,348.44, 53,008.70 and 14,284.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,348.44, 53,008.70 and 14,284.50 is: 21,421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,348.44 : 53,008.70 = 14,284.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,348.44/53,008.70 = 14,284.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,348.44x = 53,008.70 × 14,284.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,348.44x = 757,202,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,202,775.15/35,348.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.11

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