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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,468.15, 53,169.55 and 12,078.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,468.15, 53,169.55 and 12,078.32 is: 18,106.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,468.15 : 53,169.55 = 12,078.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,468.15/53,169.55 = 12,078.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,468.15x = 53,169.55 × 12,078.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,468.15x = 642,198,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,198,543.11/35,468.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,106.35

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