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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,245.77, 52,867.63 and 13,058.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,245.77, 52,867.63 and 13,058.65 is: 19,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,245.77 : 52,867.63 = 13,058.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,245.77/52,867.63 = 13,058.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,245.77x = 52,867.63 × 13,058.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,245.77x = 690,379,876.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,379,876.50/35,245.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,587.60

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