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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,116.97, 52,675.50 and 14,340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,116.97, 52,675.50 and 14,340.47 is: 21,510.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,116.97 : 52,675.50 = 14,340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,116.97/52,675.50 = 14,340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,116.97x = 52,675.50 × 14,340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,116.97x = 755,391,612.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,391,612.95/35,116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.73

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