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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,474.91, 53,217.83 and 12,095.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,474.91, 53,217.83 and 12,095.88 is: 18,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,474.91 : 53,217.83 = 12,095.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,474.91/53,217.83 = 12,095.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,474.91x = 53,217.83 × 12,095.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,474.91x = 643,716,485.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,716,485.54/35,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,145.68

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