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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,111.78, 52,672.88 and 12,923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,111.78, 52,672.88 and 12,923.55 is: 19,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,111.78 : 52,672.88 = 12,923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,111.78/52,672.88 = 12,923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,111.78x = 52,672.88 × 12,923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,111.78x = 680,720,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,720,630.63/35,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,387.24

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