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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.95, 52,631.37 and 14,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.95, 52,631.37 and 14,042.16 is: 21,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.95 : 52,631.37 = 14,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.95/52,631.37 = 14,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.95x = 52,631.37 × 14,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.95x = 739,058,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,058,118.56/35,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,042.03

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