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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,024.80, 52,491.60 and 14,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,024.80, 52,491.60 and 14,224 is: 21,317.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,024.80 : 52,491.60 = 14,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,024.80/52,491.60 = 14,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,024.80x = 52,491.60 × 14,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,024.80x = 746,640,518.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,640,518.40/35,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,317.48

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