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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,635.71, 53,444.45 and 13,442.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,635.71, 53,444.45 and 13,442.52 is: 20,160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,635.71 : 53,444.45 = 13,442.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,635.71/53,444.45 = 13,442.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,635.71x = 53,444.45 × 13,442.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,635.71x = 718,428,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,428,020.80/35,635.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,160.34

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