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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,235.12, 52,849.98 and 13,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,235.12, 52,849.98 and 13,038.06 is: 19,556.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,235.12 : 52,849.98 = 13,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,235.12/52,849.98 = 13,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,235.12x = 52,849.98 × 13,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,235.12x = 689,061,210.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,061,210.24/35,235.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,556.09

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