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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.38, 52,661.06 and 14,056.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.38, 52,661.06 and 14,056.90 is: 21,085.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.38 : 52,661.06 = 14,056.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.38/52,661.06 = 14,056.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.38x = 52,661.06 × 14,056.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.38x = 740,251,254.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,251,254.31/35,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,085.35

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