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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,391.09, 53,094.85 and 12,017.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,391.09, 53,094.85 and 12,017.53 is: 18,029.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,391.09 : 53,094.85 = 12,017.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,391.09/53,094.85 = 12,017.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,391.09x = 53,094.85 × 12,017.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,391.09x = 638,068,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,068,989.05/35,391.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.08

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