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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,555.27, 53,291.86 and 13,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,555.27, 53,291.86 and 13,354.45 is: 20,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,555.27 : 53,291.86 = 13,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,555.27/53,291.86 = 13,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,555.27x = 53,291.86 × 13,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,555.27x = 711,683,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,683,313.16/35,555.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,016.26

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