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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,219.58, 52,830.99 and 14,428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,219.58, 52,830.99 and 14,428.50 is: 21,643.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,219.58 : 52,830.99 = 14,428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,219.58/52,830.99 = 14,428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,219.58x = 52,830.99 × 14,428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,219.58x = 762,271,939.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,271,939.22/35,219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,643.41

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