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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.22, 52,612.65 and 14,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.22, 52,612.65 and 14,011.20 is: 21,025.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.22 : 52,612.65 = 14,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.22/52,612.65 = 14,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.22x = 52,612.65 × 14,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.22x = 737,166,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,166,361.68/35,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,025.12

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