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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,237.79, 52,823.25 and 13,036.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,237.79, 52,823.25 and 13,036.10 is: 19,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,237.79 : 52,823.25 = 13,036.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,237.79/52,823.25 = 13,036.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,237.79x = 52,823.25 × 13,036.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,237.79x = 688,608,905.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,608,905.21/35,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,541.77

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