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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.17, 52,672.59 and 12,930.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.17, 52,672.59 and 12,930.12 is: 19,402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.17 : 52,672.59 = 12,930.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.17/52,672.59 = 12,930.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.17x = 52,672.59 × 12,930.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.17x = 681,062,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,062,909.41/35,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,402.85

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