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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.63, 52,529.66 and 13,952.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.63, 52,529.66 and 13,952.56 is: 20,930.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.63 : 52,529.66 = 13,952.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.63/52,529.66 = 13,952.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.63x = 52,529.66 × 13,952.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.63x = 732,923,163.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,923,163.17/35,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,930.12

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