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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.67, 53,217.45 and 12,095.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.67, 53,217.45 and 12,095.64 is: 18,145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.67 : 53,217.45 = 12,095.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.67/53,217.45 = 12,095.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.67x = 53,217.45 × 12,095.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.67x = 643,699,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,699,116.92/35,474.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.32

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