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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,476.92, 53,220.84 and 12,097.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,476.92, 53,220.84 and 12,097.89 is: 18,148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,476.92 : 53,220.84 = 12,097.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,476.92/53,220.84 = 12,097.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,476.92x = 53,220.84 × 12,097.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,476.92x = 643,859,868.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,859,868.03/35,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.70

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