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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,552, 53,329.28 and 13,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,552, 53,329.28 and 13,363.04 is: 20,045.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,552 : 53,329.28 = 13,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,552/53,329.28 = 13,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,552x = 53,329.28 × 13,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,552x = 712,641,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,641,301.81/35,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,045.04

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