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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,670.33, 53,459.69 and 13,457.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,670.33, 53,459.69 and 13,457.24 is: 20,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,670.33 : 53,459.69 = 13,457.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,670.33/53,459.69 = 13,457.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,670.33x = 53,459.69 × 13,457.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,670.33x = 719,419,878.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,419,878.66/35,670.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,168.58

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