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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,068.23, 52,609.21 and 12,881.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,068.23, 52,609.21 and 12,881.78 is: 19,325.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,068.23 : 52,609.21 = 12,881.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,068.23/52,609.21 = 12,881.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,068.23x = 52,609.21 × 12,881.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,068.23x = 677,700,368.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,700,368.51/35,068.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,325.19

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