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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,331.48, 52,995.42 and 13,136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,331.48, 52,995.42 and 13,136.28 is: 19,703.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,331.48 : 52,995.42 = 13,136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,331.48/52,995.42 = 13,136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,331.48x = 52,995.42 × 13,136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,331.48x = 696,162,675.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,162,675.84/35,331.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,703.75

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