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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.63, 52,484.23 and 13,946.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.63, 52,484.23 and 13,946.87 is: 20,911.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.63 : 52,484.23 = 13,946.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.63/52,484.23 = 13,946.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.63x = 52,484.23 × 13,946.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.63x = 731,990,732.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,990,732.86/35,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.85

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