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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,026.80, 52,494.60 and 14,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,026.80, 52,494.60 and 14,226 is: 21,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,026.80 : 52,494.60 = 14,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,026.80/52,494.60 = 14,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,026.80x = 52,494.60 × 14,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,026.80x = 746,788,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,788,179.60/35,026.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.48

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