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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.82, 52,744.60 and 12,683.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.82, 52,744.60 and 12,683.44 is: 19,018.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.82 : 52,744.60 = 12,683.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.82/52,744.60 = 12,683.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.82x = 52,744.60 × 12,683.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.82x = 668,982,969.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,982,969.42/35,175.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,018.26

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