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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,530.76, 53,237.81 and 12,144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,530.76, 53,237.81 and 12,144.44 is: 18,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,530.76 : 53,237.81 = 12,144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,530.76/53,237.81 = 12,144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,530.76x = 53,237.81 × 12,144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,530.76x = 646,543,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,543,153.45/35,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.72

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