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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,254.95, 52,858.77 and 13,888.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,254.95, 52,858.77 and 13,888.13 is: 20,822.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,254.95 : 52,858.77 = 13,888.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,254.95/52,858.77 = 13,888.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,254.95x = 52,858.77 × 13,888.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,254.95x = 734,109,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,109,469.40/35,254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,822.88

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