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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.60, 52,478.19 and 13,960.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.60, 52,478.19 and 13,960.58 is: 20,927.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.60 : 52,478.19 = 13,960.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.60/52,478.19 = 13,960.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.60x = 52,478.19 × 13,960.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.60x = 732,625,707.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,625,707.36/35,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,927.62

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