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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.49, 52,734.87 and 12,961.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.49, 52,734.87 and 12,961.27 is: 19,441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.49 : 52,734.87 = 12,961.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.49/52,734.87 = 12,961.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.49x = 52,734.87 × 12,961.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.49x = 683,510,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,510,888.48/35,157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,441.40

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