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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,158.95, 52,732.74 and 12,982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,158.95, 52,732.74 and 12,982.77 is: 19,472.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,158.95 : 52,732.74 = 12,982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,158.95/52,732.74 = 12,982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,158.95x = 52,732.74 × 12,982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,158.95x = 684,617,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,617,034.89/35,158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,472.06

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