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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.79, 52,676.73 and 14,341.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.79, 52,676.73 and 14,341.29 is: 21,511.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.79 : 52,676.73 = 14,341.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.79/52,676.73 = 14,341.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.79x = 52,676.73 × 14,341.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.79x = 755,451,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,451,926.09/35,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,511.95

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