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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,064.23, 52,594.56 and 12,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,064.23, 52,594.56 and 12,875.90 is: 19,313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,064.23 : 52,594.56 = 12,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,064.23/52,594.56 = 12,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,064.23x = 52,594.56 × 12,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,064.23x = 677,202,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,202,426.59/35,064.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,313.20

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