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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,271.11, 52,872.93 and 13,078.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,271.11, 52,872.93 and 13,078.55 is: 19,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,271.11 : 52,872.93 = 13,078.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,271.11/52,872.93 = 13,078.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,271.11x = 52,872.93 × 13,078.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,271.11x = 691,500,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,500,994.29/35,271.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,605.31

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