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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,025.80, 52,493.10 and 14,225

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,025.80, 52,493.10 and 14,225 is: 21,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,025.80 : 52,493.10 = 14,225 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,025.80/52,493.10 = 14,225/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,025.80x = 52,493.10 × 14,225
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,025.80x = 746,714,347.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,714,347.50/35,025.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.98

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