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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.14, 52,560.90 and 12,874.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.14, 52,560.90 and 12,874.14 is: 19,296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.14 : 52,560.90 = 12,874.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.14/52,560.90 = 12,874.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.14x = 52,560.90 × 12,874.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.14x = 676,676,385.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,676,385.13/35,068.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,296.04

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