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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,614.08, 53,421.12 and 14,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,614.08, 53,421.12 and 14,826.24 is: 22,239.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,614.08 : 53,421.12 = 14,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,614.08/53,421.12 = 14,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,614.08x = 53,421.12 × 14,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,614.08x = 792,034,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,034,346.19/35,614.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.36

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