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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.34, 52,863.96 and 14,164.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.34, 52,863.96 and 14,164.38 is: 21,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.34 : 52,863.96 = 14,164.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.34/52,863.96 = 14,164.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.34x = 52,863.96 × 14,164.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.34x = 748,785,217.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,785,217.74/35,228.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.19

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