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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,041.47, 52,530.95 and 12,849.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,041.47, 52,530.95 and 12,849.66 is: 19,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,041.47 : 52,530.95 = 12,849.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,041.47/52,530.95 = 12,849.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,041.47x = 52,530.95 × 12,849.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,041.47x = 675,004,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,004,782.73/35,041.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,263.03

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