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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.60, 53,267.40 and 13,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.60, 53,267.40 and 13,325.70 is: 19,988.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.60 : 53,267.40 = 13,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.60/53,267.40 = 13,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.60x = 53,267.40 × 13,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.60x = 709,825,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,825,392.18/35,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,988.55

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