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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,175.98, 52,764.65 and 12,977.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,175.98, 52,764.65 and 12,977.93 is: 19,467.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,175.98 : 52,764.65 = 12,977.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,175.98/52,764.65 = 12,977.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,175.98x = 52,764.65 × 12,977.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,175.98x = 684,775,934.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,775,934.17/35,175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,467.15

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