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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,367.84, 53,051.88 and 12,010.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,367.84, 53,051.88 and 12,010.80 is: 18,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,367.84 : 53,051.88 = 12,010.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,367.84/53,051.88 = 12,010.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,367.84x = 53,051.88 × 12,010.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,367.84x = 637,195,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,195,520.30/35,367.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,016.24

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