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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,390.73, 53,094.27 and 12,017.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,390.73, 53,094.27 and 12,017.16 is: 18,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,390.73 : 53,094.27 = 12,017.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,390.73/53,094.27 = 12,017.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,390.73x = 53,094.27 × 12,017.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,390.73x = 638,042,337.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,042,337.67/35,390.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.52

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