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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235, 52,815.26 and 13,034.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235, 52,815.26 and 13,034.12 is: 19,537.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235 : 52,815.26 = 13,034.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235/52,815.26 = 13,034.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235x = 52,815.26 × 13,034.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235x = 688,400,436.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,400,436.67/35,235
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,537.40

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