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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,313.82, 52,996.38 and 13,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,313.82, 52,996.38 and 13,130.44 is: 19,705.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,313.82 : 52,996.38 = 13,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,313.82/52,996.38 = 13,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,313.82x = 52,996.38 × 13,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,313.82x = 695,865,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,865,787.81/35,313.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,705.20

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