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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,138.01, 52,706.92 and 14,083.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,138.01, 52,706.92 and 14,083.28 is: 21,124.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,138.01 : 52,706.92 = 14,083.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,138.01/52,706.92 = 14,083.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,138.01x = 52,706.92 × 14,083.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,138.01x = 742,286,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,286,312.30/35,138.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.88

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