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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.83, 52,552.50 and 13,967.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.83, 52,552.50 and 13,967.79 is: 20,952.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.83 : 52,552.50 = 13,967.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.83/52,552.50 = 13,967.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.83x = 52,552.50 × 13,967.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.83x = 734,042,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,042,283.98/35,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,952.98

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