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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.54, 52,676.36 and 14,341.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.54, 52,676.36 and 14,341.04 is: 21,511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.54 : 52,676.36 = 14,341.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.54/52,676.36 = 14,341.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.54x = 52,676.36 × 14,341.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.54x = 755,433,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,433,450.73/35,117.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.57

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