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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.16, 52,871.73 and 13,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.16, 52,871.73 and 13,055.16 is: 19,587.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.16 : 52,871.73 = 13,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.16/52,871.73 = 13,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.16x = 52,871.73 × 13,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.16x = 690,248,894.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,248,894.63/35,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.00

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