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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.29, 52,675.98 and 14,340.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.29, 52,675.98 and 14,340.79 is: 21,511.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.29 : 52,675.98 = 14,340.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.29/52,675.98 = 14,340.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.29x = 52,675.98 × 14,340.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.29x = 755,414,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,414,832.14/35,117.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.20

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