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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,014.79, 52,497.57 and 12,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,014.79, 52,497.57 and 12,825.28 is: 19,228.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,014.79 : 52,497.57 = 12,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,014.79/52,497.57 = 12,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,014.79x = 52,497.57 × 12,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,014.79x = 673,296,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,296,034.57/35,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,228.90

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