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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,546.09, 53,310.94 and 13,361.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,546.09, 53,310.94 and 13,361.72 is: 20,039.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,546.09 : 53,310.94 = 13,361.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,546.09/53,310.94 = 13,361.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,546.09x = 53,310.94 × 13,361.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,546.09x = 712,325,553.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,325,553.26/35,546.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,039.49

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