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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,127.78, 52,712.62 and 12,957.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,127.78, 52,712.62 and 12,957.06 is: 19,443.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,127.78 : 52,712.62 = 12,957.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,127.78/52,712.62 = 12,957.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,127.78x = 52,712.62 × 12,957.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,127.78x = 683,000,818.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,000,818.26/35,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,443.33

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