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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,415.68, 53,128.96 and 12,036.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,415.68, 53,128.96 and 12,036.64 is: 18,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,415.68 : 53,128.96 = 12,036.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,415.68/53,128.96 = 12,036.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,415.68x = 53,128.96 × 12,036.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,415.68x = 639,494,165.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,494,165.09/35,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,056.81

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