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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.08, 52,830.24 and 14,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.08, 52,830.24 and 14,428 is: 21,642.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.08 : 52,830.24 = 14,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.08/52,830.24 = 14,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.08x = 52,830.24 × 14,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.08x = 762,234,702.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,234,702.72/35,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.66

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