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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,120.36, 52,685.40 and 14,339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,120.36, 52,685.40 and 14,339 is: 21,510.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,120.36 : 52,685.40 = 14,339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,120.36/52,685.40 = 14,339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,120.36x = 52,685.40 × 14,339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,120.36x = 755,455,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,455,950.60/35,120.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,510.48

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