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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,438.24, 53,158.62 and 12,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,438.24, 53,158.62 and 12,061.64 is: 18,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,438.24 : 53,158.62 = 12,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,438.24/53,158.62 = 12,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,438.24x = 53,158.62 × 12,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,438.24x = 641,180,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,180,137.34/35,438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,092.89

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