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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,027.96, 52,545.20 and 13,962.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,027.96, 52,545.20 and 13,962.89 is: 20,945.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,027.96 : 52,545.20 = 13,962.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,027.96/52,545.20 = 13,962.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,027.96x = 52,545.20 × 13,962.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,027.96x = 733,682,909.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,682,909.18/35,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,945.64

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