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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,315.63, 52,968.72 and 13,125.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,315.63, 52,968.72 and 13,125.99 is: 19,687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,315.63 : 52,968.72 = 13,125.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,315.63/52,968.72 = 13,125.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,315.63x = 52,968.72 × 13,125.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,315.63x = 695,266,889.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,266,889.03/35,315.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,687.23

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