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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,070.37, 52,570.92 and 13,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,070.37, 52,570.92 and 13,997.71 is: 20,982.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,070.37 : 52,570.92 = 13,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,070.37/52,570.92 = 13,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,070.37x = 52,570.92 × 13,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,070.37x = 735,872,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,872,610.80/35,070.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.75

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