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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,305.08, 52,964.10 and 14,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,305.08, 52,964.10 and 14,517.24 is: 21,778.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,305.08 : 52,964.10 = 14,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,305.08/52,964.10 = 14,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,305.08x = 52,964.10 × 14,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,305.08x = 768,892,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,892,551.08/35,305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.52

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