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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,186.13, 52,773.73 and 12,994.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,186.13, 52,773.73 and 12,994.47 is: 19,489.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,186.13 : 52,773.73 = 12,994.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,186.13/52,773.73 = 12,994.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,186.13x = 52,773.73 × 12,994.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,186.13x = 685,766,618.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,766,618.79/35,186.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,489.69

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