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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,265.04, 52,896.12 and 14,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,265.04, 52,896.12 and 14,488 is: 21,731.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,265.04 : 52,896.12 = 14,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,265.04/52,896.12 = 14,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,265.04x = 52,896.12 × 14,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,265.04x = 766,358,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,358,986.56/35,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.41

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