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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,217.27, 52,827.54 and 13,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,217.27, 52,827.54 and 13,026.51 is: 19,540.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,217.27 : 52,827.54 = 13,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,217.27/52,827.54 = 13,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,217.27x = 52,827.54 × 13,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,217.27x = 688,158,478.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,158,478.09/35,217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,540.37

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