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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,508.78, 53,263.17 and 12,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,508.78, 53,263.17 and 12,135.42 is: 18,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,508.78 : 53,263.17 = 12,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,508.78/53,263.17 = 12,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,508.78x = 53,263.17 × 12,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,508.78x = 646,370,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,370,938.48/35,508.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,203.13

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