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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,220.84, 52,811.80 and 14,458.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,220.84, 52,811.80 and 14,458.92 is: 21,680.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,220.84 : 52,811.80 = 14,458.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,220.84/52,811.80 = 14,458.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,220.84x = 52,811.80 × 14,458.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,220.84x = 763,601,591.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,601,591.26/35,220.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.39

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