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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,060.91, 52,595.99 and 12,874.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,060.91, 52,595.99 and 12,874.56 is: 19,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,060.91 : 52,595.99 = 12,874.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,060.91/52,595.99 = 12,874.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,060.91x = 52,595.99 × 12,874.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,060.91x = 677,150,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,150,229.01/35,060.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.54

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