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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,012.95, 52,522.69 and 13,947.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,012.95, 52,522.69 and 13,947.89 is: 20,923.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,012.95 : 52,522.69 = 13,947.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,012.95/52,522.69 = 13,947.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,012.95x = 52,522.69 × 13,947.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,012.95x = 732,580,405.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,580,405.14/35,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.13

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