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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,673.62, 53,524.60 and 13,493.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,673.62, 53,524.60 and 13,493.18 is: 20,245.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,673.62 : 53,524.60 = 13,493.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,673.62/53,524.60 = 13,493.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,673.62x = 53,524.60 × 13,493.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,673.62x = 722,217,162.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,217,162.31/35,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,245.14

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