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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,005.11, 52,486.56 and 13,948.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,005.11, 52,486.56 and 13,948.40 is: 20,914.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,005.11 : 52,486.56 = 13,948.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,005.11/52,486.56 = 13,948.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,005.11x = 52,486.56 × 13,948.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,005.11x = 732,103,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,103,625.49/35,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.19

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