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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,002.63, 52,482.74 and 13,945.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,002.63, 52,482.74 and 13,945.87 is: 20,910.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,002.63 : 52,482.74 = 13,945.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,002.63/52,482.74 = 13,945.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,002.63x = 52,482.74 × 13,945.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,002.63x = 731,917,465.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,917,465.16/35,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,910.36

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