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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,470.65, 53,173.29 and 12,080.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,470.65, 53,173.29 and 12,080.82 is: 18,110.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,470.65 : 53,173.29 = 12,080.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,470.65/53,173.29 = 12,080.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,470.65x = 53,173.29 × 12,080.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,470.65x = 642,376,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,376,945.30/35,470.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,110.10

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