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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,627.23, 53,441.45 and 13,451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,627.23, 53,441.45 and 13,451.05 is: 20,176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,627.23 : 53,441.45 = 13,451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,627.23/53,441.45 = 13,451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,627.23x = 53,441.45 × 13,451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,627.23x = 718,843,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,843,616.02/35,627.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,176.80

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