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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,226.13, 52,846.10 and 13,039.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,226.13, 52,846.10 and 13,039.69 is: 19,562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,226.13 : 52,846.10 = 13,039.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,226.13/52,846.10 = 13,039.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,226.13x = 52,846.10 × 13,039.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,226.13x = 689,096,761.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,096,761.71/35,226.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.09

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