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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,279.54, 52,897.84 and 14,992.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,279.54, 52,897.84 and 14,992.38 is: 22,479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,279.54 : 52,897.84 = 14,992.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,279.54/52,897.84 = 14,992.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,279.54x = 52,897.84 × 14,992.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,279.54x = 793,064,282.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,064,282.61/35,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,479.44

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