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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,185.41, 52,748.96 and 12,994.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,185.41, 52,748.96 and 12,994.65 is: 19,481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,185.41 : 52,748.96 = 12,994.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,185.41/52,748.96 = 12,994.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,185.41x = 52,748.96 × 12,994.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,185.41x = 685,454,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,454,208.09/35,185.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,481.21

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