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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,150.63, 52,732.63 and 12,965.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,150.63, 52,732.63 and 12,965.75 is: 19,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,150.63 : 52,732.63 = 12,965.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,150.63/52,732.63 = 12,965.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,150.63x = 52,732.63 × 12,965.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,150.63x = 683,717,833.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,717,833.76/35,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.08

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