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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,243.02, 52,863.51 and 13,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,243.02, 52,863.51 and 13,055.90 is: 19,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,243.02 : 52,863.51 = 13,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,243.02/52,863.51 = 13,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,243.02x = 52,863.51 × 13,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,243.02x = 690,180,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,180,700.21/35,243.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,583.47

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