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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,067.96, 52,602.26 and 12,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,067.96, 52,602.26 and 12,881.72 is: 19,322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,067.96 : 52,602.26 = 12,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,067.96/52,602.26 = 12,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,067.96x = 52,602.26 × 12,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,067.96x = 677,607,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,607,584.69/35,067.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,322.70

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