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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,232.15, 52,814.79 and 13,030.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,232.15, 52,814.79 and 13,030.46 is: 19,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,232.15 : 52,814.79 = 13,030.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,232.15/52,814.79 = 13,030.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,232.15x = 52,814.79 × 13,030.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,232.15x = 688,200,744.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,200,744.43/35,232.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,533.32

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