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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.48, 52,610.02 and 14,009.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.48, 52,610.02 and 14,009.45 is: 21,022.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.48 : 52,610.02 = 14,009.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.48/52,610.02 = 14,009.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.48x = 52,610.02 × 14,009.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.48x = 737,037,146.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,037,146.62/35,059.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.48

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