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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,389.84, 53,092.97 and 12,016.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,389.84, 53,092.97 and 12,016.28 is: 18,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,389.84 : 53,092.97 = 12,016.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,389.84/53,092.97 = 12,016.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,389.84x = 53,092.97 × 12,016.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,389.84x = 637,979,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,979,993.55/35,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,027.21

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