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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.95, 52,772.32 and 14,117.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.95, 52,772.32 and 14,117.95 is: 21,179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.95 : 52,772.32 = 14,117.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.95/52,772.32 = 14,117.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.95x = 52,772.32 × 14,117.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.95x = 745,036,860.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,036,860.86/35,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.09

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