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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,387.88, 53,090.01 and 12,014.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,387.88, 53,090.01 and 12,014.31 is: 18,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,387.88 : 53,090.01 = 12,014.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,387.88/53,090.01 = 12,014.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,387.88x = 53,090.01 × 12,014.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,387.88x = 637,839,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,839,838.04/35,387.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,024.25

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