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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,437.46, 53,169.15 and 12,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,437.46, 53,169.15 and 12,066.26 is: 18,103.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,437.46 : 53,169.15 = 12,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,437.46/53,169.15 = 12,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,437.46x = 53,169.15 × 12,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,437.46x = 641,552,787.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,552,787.88/35,437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,103.80

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