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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,512.92, 53,255.53 and 13,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,512.92, 53,255.53 and 13,314.20 is: 19,966.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,512.92 : 53,255.53 = 13,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,512.92/53,255.53 = 13,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,512.92x = 53,255.53 × 13,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,512.92x = 709,054,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,054,777.53/35,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.11

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