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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,285.25, 52,906.33 and 14,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,285.25, 52,906.33 and 14,998.12 is: 22,488.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,285.25 : 52,906.33 = 14,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,285.25/52,906.33 = 14,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,285.25x = 52,906.33 × 14,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,285.25x = 793,495,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,495,486.10/35,285.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.02

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