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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,498.88, 53,256.42 and 12,125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,498.88, 53,256.42 and 12,125.34 is: 18,190.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,498.88 : 53,256.42 = 12,125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,498.88/53,256.42 = 12,125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,498.88x = 53,256.42 × 12,125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,498.88x = 645,752,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,752,199.68/35,498.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,190.78

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