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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,652.69, 53,486.18 and 13,163.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,652.69, 53,486.18 and 13,163.51 is: 19,747.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,652.69 : 53,486.18 = 13,163.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,652.69/53,486.18 = 13,163.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,652.69x = 53,486.18 × 13,163.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,652.69x = 704,065,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,065,532.04/35,652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,747.89

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