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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,035.08, 21,050.46 and 4,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,035.08, 21,050.46 and 4,801.08 is: 7,200.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,035.08 : 21,050.46 = 4,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,035.08/21,050.46 = 4,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,035.08x = 21,050.46 × 4,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,035.08x = 101,064,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,064,942.50/14,035.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,200.88

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