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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.34, 53,482.98 and 13,171.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.34, 53,482.98 and 13,171.32 is: 19,750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.34 : 53,482.98 = 13,171.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.34/53,482.98 = 13,171.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.34x = 53,482.98 × 13,171.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.34x = 704,441,444.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,441,444.13/35,666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,750.88

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