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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,221.29, 52,826.31 and 13,029.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,221.29, 52,826.31 and 13,029.62 is: 19,542.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,221.29 : 52,826.31 = 13,029.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,221.29/52,826.31 = 13,029.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,221.29x = 52,826.31 × 13,029.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,221.29x = 688,306,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,306,481.17/35,221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,542.34

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