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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,061.59, 52,622.10 and 14,016.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,061.59, 52,622.10 and 14,016.49 is: 21,036.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,061.59 : 52,622.10 = 14,016.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,061.59/52,622.10 = 14,016.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,061.59x = 52,622.10 × 14,016.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,061.59x = 737,576,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,576,875.32/35,061.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,036.61

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