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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.90, 52,626.96 and 12,893.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.90, 52,626.96 and 12,893.46 is: 19,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.90 : 52,626.96 = 12,893.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.90/52,626.96 = 12,893.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.90x = 52,626.96 × 12,893.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.90x = 678,543,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,543,603.68/35,079.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,342.80

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