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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,030.27, 52,512.60 and 12,837.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,030.27, 52,512.60 and 12,837.69 is: 19,244.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,030.27 : 52,512.60 = 12,837.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,030.27/52,512.60 = 12,837.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,030.27x = 52,512.60 × 12,837.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,030.27x = 674,140,528.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,140,528.04/35,030.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.51

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