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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,045.95, 52,555.94 and 12,553.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,045.95, 52,555.94 and 12,553.12 is: 18,825.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,045.95 : 52,555.94 = 12,553.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,045.95/52,555.94 = 12,553.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,045.95x = 52,555.94 × 12,553.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,045.95x = 659,741,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,741,145.44/35,045.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.03

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