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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.10, 52,513.92 and 13,942.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.10, 52,513.92 and 13,942.06 is: 20,914.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.10 : 52,513.92 = 13,942.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.10/52,513.92 = 13,942.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.10x = 52,513.92 × 13,942.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.10x = 732,152,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,152,223.48/35,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,914.39

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