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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,424.99, 53,127.41 and 12,050.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,424.99, 53,127.41 and 12,050.91 is: 18,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,424.99 : 53,127.41 = 12,050.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,424.99/53,127.41 = 12,050.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,424.99x = 53,127.41 × 12,050.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,424.99x = 640,233,576.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,233,576.19/35,424.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.94

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