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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.64, 52,555.44 and 12,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.64, 52,555.44 and 12,849.44 is: 19,286.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.64 : 52,555.44 = 12,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.64/52,555.44 = 12,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.64x = 52,555.44 × 12,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.64x = 675,307,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,307,972.95/35,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.45

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