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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,079.98, 52,588.80 and 12,888.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,079.98, 52,588.80 and 12,888.14 is: 19,320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,079.98 : 52,588.80 = 12,888.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,079.98/52,588.80 = 12,888.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,079.98x = 52,588.80 × 12,888.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,079.98x = 677,771,553.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,771,553.89/35,079.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,320.75

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