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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.68, 52,478.28 and 13,933.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.68, 52,478.28 and 13,933.08 is: 20,882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.68 : 52,478.28 = 13,933.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.68/52,478.28 = 13,933.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.68x = 52,478.28 × 13,933.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.68x = 731,184,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,184,073.50/35,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,882.21

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