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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,432.91, 53,149.50 and 13,246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,432.91, 53,149.50 and 13,246.02 is: 19,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,432.91 : 53,149.50 = 13,246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,432.91/53,149.50 = 13,246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,432.91x = 53,149.50 × 13,246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,432.91x = 704,019,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,019,339.99/35,432.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,869.08

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