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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,278.04, 52,908.10 and 13,079.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,278.04, 52,908.10 and 13,079.16 is: 19,615.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,278.04 : 52,908.10 = 13,079.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,278.04/52,908.10 = 13,079.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,278.04x = 52,908.10 × 13,079.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,278.04x = 691,993,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,993,505.20/35,278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,615.42

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