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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,179.68, 52,755.35 and 12,683.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,179.68, 52,755.35 and 12,683.96 is: 19,020.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,179.68 : 52,755.35 = 12,683.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,179.68/52,755.35 = 12,683.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,179.68x = 52,755.35 × 12,683.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,179.68x = 669,146,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,146,421.99/35,179.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,020.82

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