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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,168.94, 52,732.62 and 14,118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,168.94, 52,732.62 and 14,118.93 is: 21,170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,168.94 : 52,732.62 = 14,118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,168.94/52,732.62 = 14,118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,168.94x = 52,732.62 × 14,118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,168.94x = 744,528,170.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,528,170.50/35,168.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,170.05

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