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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.38, 52,739.61 and 14,101.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.38, 52,739.61 and 14,101.27 is: 21,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.38 : 52,739.61 = 14,101.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.38/52,739.61 = 14,101.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.38x = 52,739.61 × 14,101.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.38x = 743,695,480.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,695,480.30/35,159.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.12

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