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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,164.98, 52,733.80 and 12,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,164.98, 52,733.80 and 12,669.66 is: 18,999.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,164.98 : 52,733.80 = 12,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,164.98/52,733.80 = 12,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,164.98x = 52,733.80 × 12,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,164.98x = 668,119,316.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,119,316.51/35,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,999.56

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