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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,322.49, 52,975.51 and 13,146.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,322.49, 52,975.51 and 13,146.31 is: 19,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,322.49 : 52,975.51 = 13,146.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,322.49/52,975.51 = 13,146.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,322.49x = 52,975.51 × 13,146.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,322.49x = 696,432,476.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,432,476.87/35,322.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,716.40

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