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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.08, 52,828.74 and 14,427

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.08, 52,828.74 and 14,427 is: 21,641.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.08 : 52,828.74 = 14,427 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.08/52,828.74 = 14,427/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.08x = 52,828.74 × 14,427
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.08x = 762,160,231.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,160,231.98/35,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.16

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