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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,544.96, 53,330.40 and 12,173.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,544.96, 53,330.40 and 12,173.76 is: 18,265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,544.96 : 53,330.40 = 12,173.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,544.96/53,330.40 = 12,173.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,544.96x = 53,330.40 × 12,173.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,544.96x = 649,231,490.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,231,490.30/35,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.08

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