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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,114.54, 52,655.57 and 14,036.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,114.54, 52,655.57 and 14,036.79 is: 21,048.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,114.54 : 52,655.57 = 14,036.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,114.54/52,655.57 = 14,036.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,114.54x = 52,655.57 × 14,036.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,114.54x = 739,115,178.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,115,178.42/35,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.69

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