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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,451.63, 53,186.67 and 13,266.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,451.63, 53,186.67 and 13,266.72 is: 19,903.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,451.63 : 53,186.67 = 13,266.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,451.63/53,186.67 = 13,266.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,451.63x = 53,186.67 × 13,266.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,451.63x = 705,612,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,612,658.62/35,451.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,903.53

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