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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,462.30, 53,209.62 and 13,277.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,462.30, 53,209.62 and 13,277.42 is: 19,922.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,462.30 : 53,209.62 = 13,277.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,462.30/53,209.62 = 13,277.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,462.30x = 53,209.62 × 13,277.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,462.30x = 706,486,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,486,206.73/35,462.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,922.18

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