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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.09, 52,660.87 and 12,614.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.09, 52,660.87 and 12,614.04 is: 18,924.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.09 : 52,660.87 = 12,614.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.09/52,660.87 = 12,614.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.09x = 52,660.87 × 12,614.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.09x = 664,266,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,266,320.61/35,101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,924.38

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