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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,166.63, 52,759.01 and 12,676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,166.63, 52,759.01 and 12,676.42 is: 19,017.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,166.63 : 52,759.01 = 12,676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,166.63/52,759.01 = 12,676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,166.63x = 52,759.01 × 12,676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,166.63x = 668,795,105.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,795,105.75/35,166.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,017.89

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