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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,228.15, 52,808.80 and 13,026.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,228.15, 52,808.80 and 13,026.45 is: 19,527.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,228.15 : 52,808.80 = 13,026.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,228.15/52,808.80 = 13,026.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,228.15x = 52,808.80 × 13,026.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,228.15x = 687,911,192.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,911,192.76/35,228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,527.32

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