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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,712.95, 53,573.01 and 13,229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,712.95, 53,573.01 and 13,229.67 is: 19,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,712.95 : 53,573.01 = 13,229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,712.95/53,573.01 = 13,229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,712.95x = 53,573.01 × 13,229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,712.95x = 708,753,394.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,753,394.49/35,712.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,845.84

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