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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,461.18, 53,197.26 and 12,085.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,461.18, 53,197.26 and 12,085.84 is: 18,130.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,461.18 : 53,197.26 = 12,085.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,461.18/53,197.26 = 12,085.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,461.18x = 53,197.26 × 12,085.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,461.18x = 642,933,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,933,572.80/35,461.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,130.63

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