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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,230.36, 52,830.18 and 13,327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,230.36, 52,830.18 and 13,327 is: 19,984.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,230.36 : 52,830.18 = 13,327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,230.36/52,830.18 = 13,327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,230.36x = 52,830.18 × 13,327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,230.36x = 704,067,808.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,067,808.86/35,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,984.69

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