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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,263.04, 52,893.12 and 14,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,263.04, 52,893.12 and 14,486 is: 21,728.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,263.04 : 52,893.12 = 14,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,263.04/52,893.12 = 14,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,263.04x = 52,893.12 × 14,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,263.04x = 766,209,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,209,736.32/35,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.41

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