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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,349.19, 53,009.83 and 14,285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,349.19, 53,009.83 and 14,285.26 is: 21,422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,349.19 : 53,009.83 = 14,285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,349.19/53,009.83 = 14,285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,349.19x = 53,009.83 × 14,285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,349.19x = 757,259,204.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,259,204.11/35,349.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,422.25

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