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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,103.62, 52,658.73 and 12,917.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,103.62, 52,658.73 and 12,917.42 is: 19,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,103.62 : 52,658.73 = 12,917.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,103.62/52,658.73 = 12,917.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,103.62x = 52,658.73 × 12,917.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,103.62x = 680,214,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,214,932.08/35,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,377.34

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