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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,154.58, 52,738.92 and 12,968.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,154.58, 52,738.92 and 12,968.08 is: 19,454.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,154.58 : 52,738.92 = 12,968.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,154.58/52,738.92 = 12,968.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,154.58x = 52,738.92 × 12,968.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,154.58x = 683,922,533.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,922,533.67/35,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,454.72

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