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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.89, 52,585.38 and 13,978.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.89, 52,585.38 and 13,978.34 is: 20,976.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.89 : 52,585.38 = 13,978.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.89/52,585.38 = 13,978.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.89x = 52,585.38 × 13,978.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.89x = 735,056,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,056,057.74/35,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.50

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