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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,442.39, 53,171.82 and 12,069.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,442.39, 53,171.82 and 12,069.03 is: 18,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,442.39 : 53,171.82 = 12,069.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,442.39/53,171.82 = 12,069.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,442.39x = 53,171.82 × 12,069.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,442.39x = 641,732,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,732,290.73/35,442.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.35

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