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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.58, 52,827.99 and 14,426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.58, 52,827.99 and 14,426.50 is: 21,640.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.58 : 52,827.99 = 14,426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.58/52,827.99 = 14,426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.58x = 52,827.99 × 14,426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.58x = 762,122,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,122,997.74/35,217.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.41

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