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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,177.23, 52,766.52 and 12,979.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,177.23, 52,766.52 and 12,979.18 is: 19,469.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,177.23 : 52,766.52 = 12,979.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,177.23/52,766.52 = 12,979.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,177.23x = 52,766.52 × 12,979.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,177.23x = 684,866,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,866,161.05/35,177.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,469.02

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