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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228, 52,804.76 and 13,027.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228, 52,804.76 and 13,027.12 is: 19,526.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228 : 52,804.76 = 13,027.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228/52,804.76 = 13,027.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228x = 52,804.76 × 13,027.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228x = 687,893,945.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,893,945.09/35,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,526.91

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