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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,213.08, 52,821.24 and 14,422

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,213.08, 52,821.24 and 14,422 is: 21,633.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,213.08 : 52,821.24 = 14,422 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,213.08/52,821.24 = 14,422/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,213.08x = 52,821.24 × 14,422
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,213.08x = 761,787,923.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,787,923.28/35,213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.66

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