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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.22, 52,611.15 and 14,010.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.22, 52,611.15 and 14,010.20 is: 21,023.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.22 : 52,611.15 = 14,010.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.22/52,611.15 = 14,010.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.22x = 52,611.15 × 14,010.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.22x = 737,092,470.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,092,470.67/35,060.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,023.61

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