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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,475.23, 53,212.83 and 12,101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,475.23, 53,212.83 and 12,101.87 is: 18,152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,475.23 : 53,212.83 = 12,101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,475.23/53,212.83 = 12,101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,475.23x = 53,212.83 × 12,101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,475.23x = 643,974,484.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,974,484.93/35,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,152.79

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