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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.06, 52,711.08 and 14,077.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.06, 52,711.08 and 14,077.18 is: 21,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.06 : 52,711.08 = 14,077.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.06/52,711.08 = 14,077.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.06x = 52,711.08 × 14,077.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.06x = 742,023,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,023,361.15/35,127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.98

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