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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,366.34, 53,052.27 and 14,305.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,366.34, 53,052.27 and 14,305.53 is: 21,459.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,366.34 : 53,052.27 = 14,305.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,366.34/53,052.27 = 14,305.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,366.34x = 53,052.27 × 14,305.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,366.34x = 758,940,840.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,940,840.05/35,366.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,459.41

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