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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,261.04, 52,890.12 and 14,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,261.04, 52,890.12 and 14,484 is: 21,725.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,261.04 : 52,890.12 = 14,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,261.04/52,890.12 = 14,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,261.04x = 52,890.12 × 14,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,261.04x = 766,060,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,060,498.08/35,261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.41

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