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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.13, 52,524.39 and 13,949.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.13, 52,524.39 and 13,949.06 is: 20,924.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.13 : 52,524.39 = 13,949.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.13/52,524.39 = 13,949.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.13x = 52,524.39 × 13,949.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.13x = 732,665,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,665,867.57/35,014.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,924.87

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