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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,137.50, 52,726.98 and 12,966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,137.50, 52,726.98 and 12,966.36 is: 19,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,137.50 : 52,726.98 = 12,966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,137.50/52,726.98 = 12,966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,137.50x = 52,726.98 × 12,966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,137.50x = 683,677,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,677,004.39/35,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,457.19

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