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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,524.89, 53,294.67 and 13,338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,524.89, 53,294.67 and 13,338.18 is: 20,010.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,524.89 : 53,294.67 = 13,338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,524.89/53,294.67 = 13,338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,524.89x = 53,294.67 × 13,338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,524.89x = 710,853,901.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,853,901.50/35,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,010.02

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