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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,481.92, 53,231.44 and 13,295.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,481.92, 53,231.44 and 13,295.49 is: 19,946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,481.92 : 53,231.44 = 13,295.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,481.92/53,231.44 = 13,295.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,481.92x = 53,231.44 × 13,295.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,481.92x = 707,738,169.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,738,169.70/35,481.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,946.44

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