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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.64, 52,743.81 and 12,973.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.64, 52,743.81 and 12,973.14 is: 19,461.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.64 : 52,743.81 = 12,973.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.64/52,743.81 = 12,973.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.64x = 52,743.81 × 12,973.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.64x = 684,252,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,252,831.26/35,159.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,461.32

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