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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.22, 52,746.12 and 12,979.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.22, 52,746.12 and 12,979.17 is: 19,476.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.22 : 52,746.12 = 12,979.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.22/52,746.12 = 12,979.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.22x = 52,746.12 × 12,979.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.22x = 684,600,858.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,600,858.32/35,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,476.43

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