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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,513.96, 53,275.74 and 12,134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,513.96, 53,275.74 and 12,134.12 is: 18,202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,513.96 : 53,275.74 = 12,134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,513.96/53,275.74 = 12,134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,513.96x = 53,275.74 × 12,134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,513.96x = 646,454,222.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,454,222.25/35,513.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.82

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