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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,435.81, 53,161.92 and 12,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,435.81, 53,161.92 and 12,062.25 is: 18,096.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,435.81 : 53,161.92 = 12,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,435.81/53,161.92 = 12,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,435.81x = 53,161.92 × 12,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,435.81x = 641,252,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,252,369.52/35,435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,096.17

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