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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,355.08, 53,032.49 and 14,294.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,355.08, 53,032.49 and 14,294.87 is: 21,442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,355.08 : 53,032.49 = 14,294.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,355.08/53,032.49 = 14,294.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,355.08x = 53,032.49 × 14,294.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,355.08x = 758,092,575.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,092,575.12/35,355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,442.25

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