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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,233.86, 52,835.43 and 13,330.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,233.86, 52,835.43 and 13,330.50 is: 19,989.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,233.86 : 52,835.43 = 13,330.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,233.86/52,835.43 = 13,330.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,233.86x = 52,835.43 × 13,330.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,233.86x = 704,322,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,322,699.62/35,233.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,989.94

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