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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.48, 52,711.96 and 12,956.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.48, 52,711.96 and 12,956.34 is: 19,442.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.48 : 52,711.96 = 12,956.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.48/52,711.96 = 12,956.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.48x = 52,711.96 × 12,956.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.48x = 682,954,075.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,954,075.83/35,127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.16

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