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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,252.95, 52,855.77 and 13,886.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,252.95, 52,855.77 and 13,886.13 is: 20,819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,252.95 : 52,855.77 = 13,886.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,252.95/52,855.77 = 13,886.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,252.95x = 52,855.77 × 13,886.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,252.95x = 733,962,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,962,093.47/35,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.88

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