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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,016.46, 52,524.68 and 12,820.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,016.46, 52,524.68 and 12,820.84 is: 19,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,016.46 : 52,524.68 = 12,820.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,016.46/52,524.68 = 12,820.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,016.46x = 52,524.68 × 12,820.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,016.46x = 673,410,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,410,518.33/35,016.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,231.26

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