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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.33, 52,811.06 and 14,458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.33, 52,811.06 and 14,458.41 is: 21,679.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.33 : 52,811.06 = 14,458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.33/52,811.06 = 14,458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.33x = 52,811.06 × 14,458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.33x = 763,563,885.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,563,885.72/35,220.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.63

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