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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,171.44, 52,751.52 and 12,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,171.44, 52,751.52 and 12,995.28 is: 19,490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,171.44 : 52,751.52 = 12,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,171.44/52,751.52 = 12,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,171.44x = 52,751.52 × 12,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,171.44x = 685,520,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,520,772.83/35,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,490.84

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