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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,059.91, 52,594.49 and 12,873.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,059.91, 52,594.49 and 12,873.56 is: 19,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,059.91 : 52,594.49 = 12,873.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,059.91/52,594.49 = 12,873.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,059.91x = 52,594.49 × 12,873.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,059.91x = 677,078,091.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,078,091.90/35,059.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,312.03

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