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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,239.62, 52,856.73 and 13,042.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,239.62, 52,856.73 and 13,042.56 is: 19,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,239.62 : 52,856.73 = 13,042.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,239.62/52,856.73 = 13,042.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,239.62x = 52,856.73 × 13,042.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,239.62x = 689,387,072.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,387,072.43/35,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,562.84

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