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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.49, 52,478.01 and 13,960.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.49, 52,478.01 and 13,960.45 is: 20,927.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.49 : 52,478.01 = 13,960.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.49/52,478.01 = 13,960.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.49x = 52,478.01 × 13,960.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.49x = 732,616,634.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,616,634.70/35,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.43

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