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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,006.10, 52,512.42 and 13,941.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,006.10, 52,512.42 and 13,941.06 is: 20,912.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,006.10 : 52,512.42 = 13,941.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,006.10/52,512.42 = 13,941.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,006.10x = 52,512.42 × 13,941.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,006.10x = 732,078,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,078,797.97/35,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,912.89

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