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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.60, 52,514.66 and 13,942.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.60, 52,514.66 and 13,942.56 is: 20,915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.60 : 52,514.66 = 13,942.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.60/52,514.66 = 13,942.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.60x = 52,514.66 × 13,942.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.60x = 732,188,797.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,188,797.93/35,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.14

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