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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.14, 52,849.10 and 13,041.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.14, 52,849.10 and 13,041.70 is: 19,565.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.14 : 52,849.10 = 13,041.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.14/52,849.10 = 13,041.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.14x = 52,849.10 × 13,041.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.14x = 689,242,107.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,242,107.47/35,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,565.10

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