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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.28, 52,710.04 and 14,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.28, 52,710.04 and 14,094.40 is: 21,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.28 : 52,710.04 = 14,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.28/52,710.04 = 14,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.28x = 52,710.04 × 14,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.28x = 742,916,387.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,916,387.78/35,175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,120.41

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