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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.36, 52,840.66 and 13,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.36, 52,840.66 and 13,334 is: 19,995.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.36 : 52,840.66 = 13,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.36/52,840.66 = 13,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.36x = 52,840.66 × 13,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.36x = 704,577,360.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,577,360.44/35,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,995.18

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