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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,241.24, 52,821.54 and 14,439

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,241.24, 52,821.54 and 14,439 is: 21,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,241.24 : 52,821.54 = 14,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,241.24/52,821.54 = 14,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,241.24x = 52,821.54 × 14,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,241.24x = 762,690,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,690,216.06/35,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.98

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