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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.68, 52,558.25 and 12,867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.68, 52,558.25 and 12,867.91 is: 19,290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.68 : 52,558.25 = 12,867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.68/52,558.25 = 12,867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.68x = 52,558.25 × 12,867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.68x = 676,314,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,314,635.02/35,059.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,290.38

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