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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,101.51, 52,661.49 and 12,614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,101.51, 52,661.49 and 12,614.46 is: 18,925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,101.51 : 52,661.49 = 12,614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,101.51/52,661.49 = 12,614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,101.51x = 52,661.49 × 12,614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,101.51x = 664,295,995.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,295,995.84/35,101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.00

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