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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,003.76, 52,484.50 and 13,947.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,003.76, 52,484.50 and 13,947.04 is: 20,912.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,003.76 : 52,484.50 = 13,947.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,003.76/52,484.50 = 13,947.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,003.76x = 52,484.50 × 13,947.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,003.76x = 732,003,420.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,003,420.88/35,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,912.14

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