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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,117.72, 52,681.83 and 12,929.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,117.72, 52,681.83 and 12,929.39 is: 19,396.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,117.72 : 52,681.83 = 12,929.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,117.72/52,681.83 = 12,929.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,117.72x = 52,681.83 × 12,929.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,117.72x = 681,143,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,143,811.65/35,117.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,396.02

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