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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,516.13, 53,279.97 and 13,331.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,516.13, 53,279.97 and 13,331.25 is: 19,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,516.13 : 53,279.97 = 13,331.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,516.13/53,279.97 = 13,331.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,516.13x = 53,279.97 × 13,331.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,516.13x = 710,288,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,288,600.06/35,516.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,999.04

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