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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.67, 52,880.09 and 13,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.67, 52,880.09 and 13,051.24 is: 19,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.67 : 52,880.09 = 13,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.67/52,880.09 = 13,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.67x = 52,880.09 × 13,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.67x = 690,150,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,150,745.81/35,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,585.60

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