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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.28, 52,568.85 and 12,854.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.28, 52,568.85 and 12,854.85 is: 19,284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.28 : 52,568.85 = 12,854.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.28/52,568.85 = 12,854.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.28x = 52,568.85 × 12,854.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.28x = 675,764,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,764,681.42/35,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,284.82

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