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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,443.39, 53,170.46 and 12,064.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,443.39, 53,170.46 and 12,064.36 is: 18,098.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,443.39 : 53,170.46 = 12,064.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,443.39/53,170.46 = 12,064.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,443.39x = 53,170.46 × 12,064.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,443.39x = 641,467,570.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,467,570.81/35,443.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,098.37

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