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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,128.26, 52,664.71 and 12,929.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,128.26, 52,664.71 and 12,929.52 is: 19,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,128.26 : 52,664.71 = 12,929.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,128.26/52,664.71 = 12,929.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,128.26x = 52,664.71 × 12,929.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,128.26x = 680,929,574.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,929,574.29/35,128.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,384.10

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