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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,044.67, 52,573.92 and 12,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,044.67, 52,573.92 and 12,858.23 is: 19,289.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,044.67 : 52,573.92 = 12,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,044.67/52,573.92 = 12,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,044.67x = 52,573.92 × 12,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,044.67x = 676,007,555.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,007,555.36/35,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,289.88

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