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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,444.76, 53,172.53 and 12,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,444.76, 53,172.53 and 12,065.73 is: 18,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,444.76 : 53,172.53 = 12,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,444.76/53,172.53 = 12,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,444.76x = 53,172.53 × 12,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,444.76x = 641,565,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,565,330.07/35,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,100.43

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