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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,161.55, 52,746.44 and 12,358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,161.55, 52,746.44 and 12,358.41 is: 18,539.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,161.55 : 52,746.44 = 12,358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,161.55/52,746.44 = 12,358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,161.55x = 52,746.44 × 12,358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,161.55x = 651,862,069.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,862,069.77/35,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.06

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