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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,022.09, 52,514.88 and 12,524.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,022.09, 52,514.88 and 12,524.09 is: 18,779.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,022.09 : 52,514.88 = 12,524.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,022.09/52,514.88 = 12,524.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,022.09x = 52,514.88 × 12,524.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,022.09x = 657,701,214.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,701,214.75/35,022.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,779.61

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