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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,062.53, 52,562.61 and 12,870.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,062.53, 52,562.61 and 12,870.84 is: 19,294.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,062.53 : 52,562.61 = 12,870.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,062.53/52,562.61 = 12,870.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,062.53x = 52,562.61 × 12,870.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,062.53x = 676,524,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,524,943.29/35,062.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,294.81

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