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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,325, 52,996.62 and 13,139.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,325, 52,996.62 and 13,139.10 is: 19,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,325 : 52,996.62 = 13,139.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,325/52,996.62 = 13,139.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,325x = 52,996.62 × 13,139.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,325x = 696,327,889.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,327,889.84/35,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,712.04

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