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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,323.36, 52,982.89 and 12,528.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,323.36, 52,982.89 and 12,528.34 is: 18,791.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,323.36 : 52,982.89 = 12,528.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,323.36/52,982.89 = 12,528.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,323.36x = 52,982.89 × 12,528.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,323.36x = 663,787,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,787,363.87/35,323.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,791.74

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