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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,104.38, 52,663.63 and 12,917.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,104.38, 52,663.63 and 12,917.87 is: 19,379.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,104.38 : 52,663.63 = 12,917.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,104.38/52,663.63 = 12,917.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,104.38x = 52,663.63 × 12,917.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,104.38x = 680,302,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,302,025.43/35,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.41

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