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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,273.81, 52,910.55 and 12,779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,273.81, 52,910.55 and 12,779.22 is: 19,168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,273.81 : 52,910.55 = 12,779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,273.81/52,910.55 = 12,779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,273.81x = 52,910.55 × 12,779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,273.81x = 676,155,558.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,155,558.77/35,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.77

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