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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.86, 52,823.43 and 13,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.86, 52,823.43 and 13,322.50 is: 19,977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.86 : 52,823.43 = 13,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.86/52,823.43 = 13,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.86x = 52,823.43 × 13,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.86x = 703,740,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,740,146.18/35,225.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,977.94

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