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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,017.82, 52,487.44 and 13,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,017.82, 52,487.44 and 13,952.25 is: 20,912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,017.82 : 52,487.44 = 13,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,017.82/52,487.44 = 13,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,017.82x = 52,487.44 × 13,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,017.82x = 732,317,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,317,928.34/35,017.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,912.72

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