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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,617.08, 53,425.62 and 14,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,617.08, 53,425.62 and 14,829.24 is: 22,243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,617.08 : 53,425.62 = 14,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,617.08/53,425.62 = 14,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,617.08x = 53,425.62 × 14,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,617.08x = 792,261,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,261,341.13/35,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,243.86

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