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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,544.70, 53,302.65 and 12,159.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,544.70, 53,302.65 and 12,159.10 is: 18,233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,544.70 : 53,302.65 = 12,159.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,544.70/53,302.65 = 12,159.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,544.70x = 53,302.65 × 12,159.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,544.70x = 648,112,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,112,251.62/35,544.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.72

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