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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.69, 52,746.23 and 12,974.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.69, 52,746.23 and 12,974.81 is: 19,464.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.69 : 52,746.23 = 12,974.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.69/52,746.23 = 12,974.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.69x = 52,746.23 × 12,974.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.69x = 684,372,081.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,372,081.17/35,159.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,464.68

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