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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,513.17, 53,255.92 and 13,314.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,513.17, 53,255.92 and 13,314.44 is: 19,966.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,513.17 : 53,255.92 = 13,314.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,513.17/53,255.92 = 13,314.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,513.17x = 53,255.92 × 13,314.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,513.17x = 709,072,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,072,751.48/35,513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,966.47

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