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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,236.36, 52,839.16 and 13,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,236.36, 52,839.16 and 13,333 is: 19,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,236.36 : 52,839.16 = 13,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,236.36/52,839.16 = 13,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,236.36x = 52,839.16 × 13,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,236.36x = 704,504,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,504,520.28/35,236.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,993.68

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