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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,497.55, 53,252.60 and 12,118.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,497.55, 53,252.60 and 12,118.52 is: 18,179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,497.55 : 53,252.60 = 12,118.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,497.55/53,252.60 = 12,118.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,497.55x = 53,252.60 × 12,118.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,497.55x = 645,342,371.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,342,371.30/35,497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,179.92

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