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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,473.59, 53,210.39 and 12,100.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,473.59, 53,210.39 and 12,100.23 is: 18,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,473.59 : 53,210.39 = 12,100.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,473.59/53,210.39 = 12,100.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,473.59x = 53,210.39 × 12,100.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,473.59x = 643,858,090.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,858,090.42/35,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,150.35

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