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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.24, 52,820.04 and 14,438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.24, 52,820.04 and 14,438 is: 21,640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.24 : 52,820.04 = 14,438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.24/52,820.04 = 14,438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.24x = 52,820.04 × 14,438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.24x = 762,615,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,615,737.52/35,240.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.48

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