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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,449.62, 53,179.47 and 12,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,449.62, 53,179.47 and 12,079.86 is: 18,121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,449.62 : 53,179.47 = 12,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,449.62/53,179.47 = 12,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,449.62x = 53,179.47 × 12,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,449.62x = 642,400,552.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,400,552.47/35,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,121.51

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