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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,136.59, 52,711.94 and 12,950.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,136.59, 52,711.94 and 12,950.08 is: 19,427.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,136.59 : 52,711.94 = 12,950.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,136.59/52,711.94 = 12,950.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,136.59x = 52,711.94 × 12,950.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,136.59x = 682,623,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,623,511.65/35,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,427.71

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