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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,522.88, 53,292.48 and 12,149.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,522.88, 53,292.48 and 12,149.28 is: 18,226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,522.88 : 53,292.48 = 12,149.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,522.88/53,292.48 = 12,149.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,522.88x = 53,292.48 × 12,149.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,522.88x = 647,465,261.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,465,261.41/35,522.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.71

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