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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,264.57, 52,862.36 and 12,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,264.57, 52,862.36 and 12,768.44 is: 19,140.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,264.57 : 52,862.36 = 12,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,264.57/52,862.36 = 12,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,264.57x = 52,862.36 × 12,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,264.57x = 674,969,707.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,969,707.84/35,264.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,140.17

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