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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.09, 52,705.36 and 14,346.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.09, 52,705.36 and 14,346.01 is: 21,518.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.09 : 52,705.36 = 14,346.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.09/52,705.36 = 14,346.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.09x = 52,705.36 × 14,346.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.09x = 756,111,621.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,111,621.61/35,137.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.90

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