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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,417, 53,134.62 and 13,230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,417, 53,134.62 and 13,230.53 is: 19,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,417 : 53,134.62 = 13,230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,417/53,134.62 = 13,230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,417x = 53,134.62 × 13,230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,417x = 702,999,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,999,183.95/35,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.20

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