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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,058.12, 52,610.21 and 12,871.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,058.12, 52,610.21 and 12,871.71 is: 19,316.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,058.12 : 52,610.21 = 12,871.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,058.12/52,610.21 = 12,871.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,058.12x = 52,610.21 × 12,871.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,058.12x = 677,183,350.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,183,350.07/35,058.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,316.02

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