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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,042.67, 52,570.92 and 12,856.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,042.67, 52,570.92 and 12,856.23 is: 19,286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,042.67 : 52,570.92 = 12,856.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,042.67/52,570.92 = 12,856.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,042.67x = 52,570.92 × 12,856.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,042.67x = 675,863,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,863,838.83/35,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,286.88

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