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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,043.84, 52,562.76 and 13,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,043.84, 52,562.76 and 13,983 is: 20,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,043.84 : 52,562.76 = 13,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,043.84/52,562.76 = 13,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,043.84x = 52,562.76 × 13,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,043.84x = 734,985,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,985,073.08/35,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,973.30

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