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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,143.42, 52,706.85 and 12,944.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,143.42, 52,706.85 and 12,944.74 is: 19,414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,143.42 : 52,706.85 = 12,944.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,143.42/52,706.85 = 12,944.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,143.42x = 52,706.85 × 12,944.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,143.42x = 682,276,469.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,276,469.47/35,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,414.06

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