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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,661.38, 53,462.91 and 13,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,661.38, 53,462.91 and 13,462.13 is: 20,182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,661.38 : 53,462.91 = 13,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,661.38/53,462.91 = 13,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,661.38x = 53,462.91 × 13,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,661.38x = 719,724,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,724,644.60/35,661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,182.19

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