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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,174.96, 52,743.31 and 12,682.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,174.96, 52,743.31 and 12,682.58 is: 19,016.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,174.96 : 52,743.31 = 12,682.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,174.96/52,743.31 = 12,682.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,174.96x = 52,743.31 × 12,682.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,174.96x = 668,921,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,921,348.69/35,174.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,016.97

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