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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,218.73, 52,826.72 and 14,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,218.73, 52,826.72 and 14,152.46 is: 21,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,218.73 : 52,826.72 = 14,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,218.73/52,826.72 = 14,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,218.73x = 52,826.72 × 14,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,218.73x = 747,627,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,627,706.84/35,218.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.13

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