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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.72, 52,610.39 and 14,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.72, 52,610.39 and 14,009.70 is: 21,022.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.72 : 52,610.39 = 14,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.72/52,610.39 = 14,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.72x = 52,610.39 × 14,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.72x = 737,055,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,055,780.78/35,059.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,022.87

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