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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,423.52, 53,102.46 and 12,033.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,423.52, 53,102.46 and 12,033.54 is: 18,039.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,423.52 : 53,102.46 = 12,033.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,423.52/53,102.46 = 12,033.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,423.52x = 53,102.46 × 12,033.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,423.52x = 639,010,576.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,010,576.51/35,423.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,039.16

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