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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,244.24, 52,826.04 and 14,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,244.24, 52,826.04 and 14,442 is: 21,646.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,244.24 : 52,826.04 = 14,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,244.24/52,826.04 = 14,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,244.24x = 52,826.04 × 14,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,244.24x = 762,913,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,913,669.68/35,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,646.48

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