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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,225.87, 52,845.72 and 13,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,225.87, 52,845.72 and 13,039.44 is: 19,561.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,225.87 : 52,845.72 = 13,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,225.87/52,845.72 = 13,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,225.87x = 52,845.72 × 13,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,225.87x = 689,078,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,078,595.20/35,225.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,561.72

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