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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,240.36, 52,845.16 and 13,337

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,240.36, 52,845.16 and 13,337 is: 19,999.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,240.36 : 52,845.16 = 13,337 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,240.36/52,845.16 = 13,337/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,240.36x = 52,845.16 × 13,337
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,240.36x = 704,795,898.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,795,898.92/35,240.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.68

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