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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,215.76, 52,826.52 and 14,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,215.76, 52,826.52 and 14,439.44 is: 21,660.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,215.76 : 52,826.52 = 14,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,215.76/52,826.52 = 14,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,215.76x = 52,826.52 × 14,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,215.76x = 762,785,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,785,365.95/35,215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,660.34

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