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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,028.80, 52,497.60 and 14,228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,028.80, 52,497.60 and 14,228 is: 21,323.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,028.80 : 52,497.60 = 14,228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,028.80/52,497.60 = 14,228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,028.80x = 52,497.60 × 14,228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,028.80x = 746,935,852.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,935,852.80/35,028.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.48

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