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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.94, 52,676.96 and 14,341.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.94, 52,676.96 and 14,341.44 is: 21,512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.94 : 52,676.96 = 14,341.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.94/52,676.96 = 14,341.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.94x = 52,676.96 × 14,341.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.94x = 755,463,389.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,463,389.52/35,117.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,512.18

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