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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,432, 53,171.04 and 13,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,432, 53,171.04 and 13,544 is: 20,324.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,432 : 53,171.04 = 13,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,432/53,171.04 = 13,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,432x = 53,171.04 × 13,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,432x = 720,148,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,148,565.76/35,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,324.81

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