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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,081.52, 52,622.28 and 14,031.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,081.52, 52,622.28 and 14,031.06 is: 21,046.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,081.52 : 52,622.28 = 14,031.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,081.52/52,622.28 = 14,031.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,081.52x = 52,622.28 × 14,031.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,081.52x = 738,346,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,346,368.02/35,081.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.59

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