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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,530.62, 53,267.81 and 13,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,530.62, 53,267.81 and 13,341.52 is: 20,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,530.62 : 53,267.81 = 13,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,530.62/53,267.81 = 13,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,530.62x = 53,267.81 × 13,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,530.62x = 710,673,627.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,673,627.39/35,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,001.73

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