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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,246.46, 52,870.62 and 13,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,246.46, 52,870.62 and 13,898.28 is: 20,847.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,246.46 : 52,870.62 = 13,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,246.46/52,870.62 = 13,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,246.46x = 52,870.62 × 13,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,246.46x = 734,810,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,810,680.53/35,246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,847.79

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