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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,105.27, 52,667.11 and 12,618.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,105.27, 52,667.11 and 12,618.21 is: 18,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,105.27 : 52,667.11 = 12,618.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,105.27/52,667.11 = 12,618.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,105.27x = 52,667.11 × 12,618.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,105.27x = 664,564,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,564,867.35/35,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.63

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