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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,163.40, 52,770.51 and 13,819.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,163.40, 52,770.51 and 13,819.29 is: 20,738.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,163.40 : 52,770.51 = 13,819.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,163.40/52,770.51 = 13,819.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,163.40x = 52,770.51 × 13,819.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,163.40x = 729,250,981.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,250,981.14/35,163.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.92

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