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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,391.56, 53,086.86 and 12,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,391.56, 53,086.86 and 12,034.28 is: 18,051.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,391.56 : 53,086.86 = 12,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,391.56/53,086.86 = 12,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,391.56x = 53,086.86 × 12,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,391.56x = 638,862,137.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,862,137.56/35,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.26

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