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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128, 52,692.04 and 14,351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128, 52,692.04 and 14,351.48 is: 21,527.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128 : 52,692.04 = 14,351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128/52,692.04 = 14,351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128x = 52,692.04 × 14,351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128x = 756,208,758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,208,758.22/35,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.24

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