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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,092.18, 52,641.66 and 14,027.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,092.18, 52,641.66 and 14,027.20 is: 21,042.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,092.18 : 52,641.66 = 14,027.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,092.18/52,641.66 = 14,027.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,092.18x = 52,641.66 × 14,027.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,092.18x = 738,415,093.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,415,093.15/35,092.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.16

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