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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.26, 52,899.48 and 13,077.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.26, 52,899.48 and 13,077.86 is: 19,617.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.26 : 52,899.48 = 13,077.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.26/52,899.48 = 13,077.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.26x = 52,899.48 × 13,077.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.26x = 691,811,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,811,729.02/35,264.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,617.93

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