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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.88, 52,740.36 and 14,101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.88, 52,740.36 and 14,101.77 is: 21,152.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.88 : 52,740.36 = 14,101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.88/52,740.36 = 14,101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.88x = 52,740.36 × 14,101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.88x = 743,732,426.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,732,426.44/35,159.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.87

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