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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,036.23, 52,523.09 and 12,844.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,036.23, 52,523.09 and 12,844.43 is: 19,255.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,036.23 : 52,523.09 = 12,844.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,036.23/52,523.09 = 12,844.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,036.23x = 52,523.09 × 12,844.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,036.23x = 674,629,053.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,629,053.69/35,036.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,255.18

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