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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,108.62, 52,669.77 and 12,922.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,108.62, 52,669.77 and 12,922.18 is: 19,385.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,108.62 : 52,669.77 = 12,922.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,108.62/52,669.77 = 12,922.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,108.62x = 52,669.77 × 12,922.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,108.62x = 680,608,248.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,608,248.50/35,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,385.79

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