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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.45, 52,638.12 and 14,046.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.45, 52,638.12 and 14,046.66 is: 21,048.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.45 : 52,638.12 = 14,046.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.45/52,638.12 = 14,046.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.45x = 52,638.12 × 14,046.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.45x = 739,389,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,389,774.68/35,127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,048.77

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