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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,015.68, 52,479.78 and 13,934.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,015.68, 52,479.78 and 13,934.08 is: 20,883.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,015.68 : 52,479.78 = 13,934.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,015.68/52,479.78 = 13,934.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,015.68x = 52,479.78 × 13,934.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,015.68x = 731,257,452.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,257,452.90/35,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,883.71

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