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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,159.76, 52,739.68 and 12,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,159.76, 52,739.68 and 12,963.52 is: 19,445.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,159.76 : 52,739.68 = 12,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,159.76/52,739.68 = 12,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,159.76x = 52,739.68 × 12,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,159.76x = 683,691,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,691,896.47/35,159.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,445.29

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