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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,266.15, 52,908.34 and 13,085.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,266.15, 52,908.34 and 13,085.85 is: 19,632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,266.15 : 52,908.34 = 13,085.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,266.15/52,908.34 = 13,085.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,266.15x = 52,908.34 × 13,085.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,266.15x = 692,350,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,350,568.27/35,266.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,632.16

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