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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,054.68, 52,602.78 and 14,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,054.68, 52,602.78 and 14,004.63 is: 21,015.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,054.68 : 52,602.78 = 14,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,054.68/52,602.78 = 14,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,054.68x = 52,602.78 × 14,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,054.68x = 736,682,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,682,470.87/35,054.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.24

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