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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,296.73, 52,961.46 and 13,117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,296.73, 52,961.46 and 13,117.82 is: 19,682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,296.73 : 52,961.46 = 13,117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,296.73/52,961.46 = 13,117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,296.73x = 52,961.46 × 13,117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,296.73x = 694,738,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,738,634.41/35,296.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,682.81

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