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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,473.91, 53,216.33 and 12,094.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,473.91, 53,216.33 and 12,094.88 is: 18,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,473.91 : 53,216.33 = 12,094.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,473.91/53,216.33 = 12,094.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,473.91x = 53,216.33 × 12,094.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,473.91x = 643,644,798.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,644,798.83/35,473.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,144.18

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