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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,007.70, 52,511.55 and 12,813.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,007.70, 52,511.55 and 12,813.70 is: 19,220.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,007.70 : 52,511.55 = 12,813.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,007.70/52,511.55 = 12,813.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,007.70x = 52,511.55 × 12,813.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,007.70x = 672,867,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,867,248.24/35,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,220.55

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