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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,055.68, 52,604.28 and 14,005.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,055.68, 52,604.28 and 14,005.63 is: 21,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,055.68 : 52,604.28 = 14,005.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,055.68/52,604.28 = 14,005.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,055.68x = 52,604.28 × 14,005.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,055.68x = 736,756,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,756,082.10/35,055.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.74

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