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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,270.94, 52,872.66 and 13,078.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,270.94, 52,872.66 and 13,078.38 is: 19,605.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,270.94 : 52,872.66 = 13,078.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,270.94/52,872.66 = 13,078.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,270.94x = 52,872.66 × 13,078.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,270.94x = 691,488,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,488,739.09/35,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.06

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