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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,247.46, 52,872.12 and 13,899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,247.46, 52,872.12 and 13,899.28 is: 20,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,247.46 : 52,872.12 = 13,899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,247.46/52,872.12 = 13,899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,247.46x = 52,872.12 × 13,899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,247.46x = 734,884,400.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,884,400.07/35,247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,849.29

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