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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,277.10, 52,901.86 and 12,782.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,277.10, 52,901.86 and 12,782.44 is: 19,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,277.10 : 52,901.86 = 12,782.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,277.10/52,901.86 = 12,782.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,277.10x = 52,901.86 × 12,782.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,277.10x = 676,214,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,214,851.34/35,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,168.66

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