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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.22, 52,711.62 and 12,956.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.22, 52,711.62 and 12,956.17 is: 19,441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.22 : 52,711.62 = 12,956.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.22/52,711.62 = 12,956.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.22x = 52,711.62 × 12,956.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.22x = 682,940,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,940,709.70/35,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.92

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