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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,430.68, 53,155.15 and 13,244.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,430.68, 53,155.15 and 13,244.22 is: 19,869.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,430.68 : 53,155.15 = 13,244.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,430.68/53,155.15 = 13,244.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,430.68x = 53,155.15 × 13,244.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,430.68x = 703,998,168.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,998,168.74/35,430.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.74

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