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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,152.58, 52,735.93 and 12,966.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,152.58, 52,735.93 and 12,966.08 is: 19,451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,152.58 : 52,735.93 = 12,966.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,152.58/52,735.93 = 12,966.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,152.58x = 52,735.93 × 12,966.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,152.58x = 683,777,991.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,777,991.16/35,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,451.71

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