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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,250.24, 52,835.04 and 14,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,250.24, 52,835.04 and 14,448 is: 21,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,250.24 : 52,835.04 = 14,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,250.24/52,835.04 = 14,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,250.24x = 52,835.04 × 14,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,250.24x = 763,360,657.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,360,657.92/35,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,655.47

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