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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,107.88, 52,661.81 and 14,057.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,107.88, 52,661.81 and 14,057.40 is: 21,086.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,107.88 : 52,661.81 = 14,057.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,107.88/52,661.81 = 14,057.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,107.88x = 52,661.81 × 14,057.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,107.88x = 740,288,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,288,127.89/35,107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,086.10

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