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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,047.92, 52,546.42 and 13,981.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,047.92, 52,546.42 and 13,981.65 is: 20,962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,047.92 : 52,546.42 = 13,981.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,047.92/52,546.42 = 13,981.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,047.92x = 52,546.42 × 13,981.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,047.92x = 734,685,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,685,473.62/35,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,962.31

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