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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.24, 52,742.94 and 12,356.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.24, 52,742.94 and 12,356.08 is: 18,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.24 : 52,742.94 = 12,356.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.24/52,742.94 = 12,356.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.24x = 52,742.94 × 12,356.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.24x = 651,695,722.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,695,722.36/35,159.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,535.55

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