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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,409.34, 53,115.28 and 12,032.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,409.34, 53,115.28 and 12,032.74 is: 18,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,409.34 : 53,115.28 = 12,032.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,409.34/53,115.28 = 12,032.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,409.34x = 53,115.28 × 12,032.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,409.34x = 639,122,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,122,354.27/35,409.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.54

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