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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.68, 52,844.48 and 13,038.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.68, 52,844.48 and 13,038.24 is: 19,560.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.68 : 52,844.48 = 13,038.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.68/52,844.48 = 13,038.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.68x = 52,844.48 × 13,038.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.68x = 688,999,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,999,012.92/35,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,560.12

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