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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.06, 52,650.93 and 12,927.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.06, 52,650.93 and 12,927.59 is: 19,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.06 : 52,650.93 = 12,927.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.06/52,650.93 = 12,927.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.06x = 52,650.93 × 12,927.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.06x = 680,649,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,649,372.90/35,117.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,382.30

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