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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,223.87, 52,842.72 and 13,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,223.87, 52,842.72 and 13,037.44 is: 19,558.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,223.87 : 52,842.72 = 13,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,223.87/52,842.72 = 13,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,223.87x = 52,842.72 × 13,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,223.87x = 688,933,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,933,791.44/35,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,558.72

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