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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.76, 52,829.52 and 14,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.76, 52,829.52 and 14,441.44 is: 21,663.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.76 : 52,829.52 = 14,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.76/52,829.52 = 14,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.76x = 52,829.52 × 14,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.76x = 762,934,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,934,343.31/35,217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,663.34

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