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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.17, 52,969.77 and 13,132.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.17, 52,969.77 and 13,132.13 is: 19,698.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.17 : 52,969.77 = 13,132.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.17/52,969.77 = 13,132.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.17x = 52,969.77 × 13,132.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.17x = 695,605,640.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,605,640.86/35,313.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,698.20

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