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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.83, 52,742.34 and 14,107.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.83, 52,742.34 and 14,107.23 is: 21,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.83 : 52,742.34 = 14,107.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.83/52,742.34 = 14,107.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.83x = 52,742.34 × 14,107.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.83x = 744,048,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,048,321.12/35,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.68

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