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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,114.34, 52,690.63 and 12,924.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,114.34, 52,690.63 and 12,924.49 is: 19,393.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,114.34 : 52,690.63 = 12,924.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,114.34/52,690.63 = 12,924.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,114.34x = 52,690.63 × 12,924.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,114.34x = 680,999,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,999,294.98/35,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,393.77

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