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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.08, 52,828.02 and 14,180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.08, 52,828.02 and 14,180.22 is: 21,254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.08 : 52,828.02 = 14,180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.08/52,828.02 = 14,180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.08x = 52,828.02 × 14,180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.08x = 749,112,945.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,112,945.76/35,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.40

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