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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.38, 52,666.44 and 12,937.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.38, 52,666.44 and 12,937.88 is: 19,397.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.38 : 52,666.44 = 12,937.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.38/52,666.44 = 12,937.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.38x = 52,666.44 × 12,937.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.38x = 681,392,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,392,080.75/35,127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.75

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