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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,312.40, 52,969.77 and 12,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,312.40, 52,969.77 and 12,811.68 is: 19,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,312.40 : 52,969.77 = 12,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,312.40/52,969.77 = 12,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,312.40x = 52,969.77 × 12,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,312.40x = 678,631,742.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,631,742.91/35,312.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,217.94

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