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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,442.89, 53,169.71 and 12,063.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,442.89, 53,169.71 and 12,063.86 is: 18,097.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,442.89 : 53,169.71 = 12,063.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,442.89/53,169.71 = 12,063.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,442.89x = 53,169.71 × 12,063.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,442.89x = 641,431,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,431,611.51/35,442.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,097.61

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