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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,406.96, 53,117.28 and 12,032.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,406.96, 53,117.28 and 12,032.88 is: 18,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,406.96 : 53,117.28 = 12,032.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,406.96/53,117.28 = 12,032.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,406.96x = 53,117.28 × 12,032.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,406.96x = 639,153,856.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,153,856.17/35,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,051.64

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