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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,462.66, 35,148.63 and 13,042.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,462.66, 35,148.63 and 13,042.82 is: 19,539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,462.66 : 35,148.63 = 13,042.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,462.66/35,148.63 = 13,042.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,462.66x = 35,148.63 × 13,042.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,462.66x = 458,437,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,437,391.12/23,462.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,539.02

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