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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,160.08, 52,723.08 and 12,983.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,160.08, 52,723.08 and 12,983.90 is: 19,469.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,160.08 : 52,723.08 = 12,983.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,160.08/52,723.08 = 12,983.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,160.08x = 52,723.08 × 12,983.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,160.08x = 684,551,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,551,198.41/35,160.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.56

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