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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.18, 52,711.56 and 12,956.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.18, 52,711.56 and 12,956.16 is: 19,441.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.18 : 52,711.56 = 12,956.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.18/52,711.56 = 12,956.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.18x = 52,711.56 × 12,956.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.18x = 682,939,405.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,939,405.21/35,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.91

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