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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,260.26, 52,875.81 and 14,988.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,260.26, 52,875.81 and 14,988.39 is: 22,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,260.26 : 52,875.81 = 14,988.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,260.26/52,875.81 = 14,988.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,260.26x = 52,875.81 × 14,988.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,260.26x = 792,523,261.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,523,261.85/35,260.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,476.39

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