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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,066.72, 52,620.90 and 14,016.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,066.72, 52,620.90 and 14,016.72 is: 21,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,066.72 : 52,620.90 = 14,016.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,066.72/52,620.90 = 14,016.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,066.72x = 52,620.90 × 14,016.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,066.72x = 737,572,421.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,572,421.45/35,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.40

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