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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,188.72, 52,803.87 and 13,017.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,188.72, 52,803.87 and 13,017.67 is: 19,534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,188.72 : 52,803.87 = 13,017.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,188.72/52,803.87 = 13,017.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,188.72x = 52,803.87 × 13,017.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,188.72x = 687,383,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,383,354.38/35,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,534.20

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