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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,319.42, 52,970.92 and 13,143.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,319.42, 52,970.92 and 13,143.24 is: 19,711.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,319.42 : 52,970.92 = 13,143.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,319.42/52,970.92 = 13,143.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,319.42x = 52,970.92 × 13,143.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,319.42x = 696,209,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,209,481.72/35,319.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,711.80

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