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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,326.62, 52,998.44 and 13,140.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,326.62, 52,998.44 and 13,140.72 is: 19,714.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,326.62 : 52,998.44 = 13,140.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,326.62/52,998.44 = 13,140.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,326.62x = 52,998.44 × 13,140.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,326.62x = 696,437,594.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,437,594.77/35,326.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,714.24

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