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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,122.37, 52,658.96 and 12,932.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,122.37, 52,658.96 and 12,932.87 is: 19,390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,122.37 : 52,658.96 = 12,932.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,122.37/52,658.96 = 12,932.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,122.37x = 52,658.96 × 12,932.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,122.37x = 681,031,156.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,031,156.06/35,122.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,390.24

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