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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,157.76, 52,736.68 and 12,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,157.76, 52,736.68 and 12,961.52 is: 19,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,157.76 : 52,736.68 = 12,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,157.76/52,736.68 = 12,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,157.76x = 52,736.68 × 12,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,157.76x = 683,547,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,547,532.55/35,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,442.29

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