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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.69, 53,230.93 and 13,295.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.69, 53,230.93 and 13,295.50 is: 19,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.69 : 53,230.93 = 13,295.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.69/53,230.93 = 13,295.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.69x = 53,230.93 × 13,295.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.69x = 707,731,663.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,731,663.50/35,497.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.40

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