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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,153.58, 52,737.43 and 12,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,153.58, 52,737.43 and 12,967.08 is: 19,453.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,153.58 : 52,737.43 = 12,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,153.58/52,737.43 = 12,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,153.58x = 52,737.43 × 12,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,153.58x = 683,850,473.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,850,473.80/35,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,453.22

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