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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.02, 53,261.96 and 13,018.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.02, 53,261.96 and 13,018.32 is: 19,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.02 : 53,261.96 = 13,018.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.02/53,261.96 = 13,018.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.02x = 53,261.96 × 13,018.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.02x = 693,381,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,381,174.02/35,512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,525.25

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