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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.26, 52,507.68 and 12,212.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.26, 52,507.68 and 12,212.35 is: 18,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.26 : 52,507.68 = 12,212.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.26/52,507.68 = 12,212.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.26x = 52,507.68 × 12,212.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.26x = 641,242,165.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,242,165.85/35,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,313.74

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