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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,032.91, 52,562.93 and 12,861.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,032.91, 52,562.93 and 12,861.59 is: 19,297.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,032.91 : 52,562.93 = 12,861.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,032.91/52,562.93 = 12,861.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,032.91x = 52,562.93 × 12,861.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,032.91x = 676,042,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,042,527.74/35,032.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,297.36

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