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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,550.48, 53,333.46 and 12,177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,550.48, 53,333.46 and 12,177.48 is: 18,268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,550.48 : 53,333.46 = 12,177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,550.48/53,333.46 = 12,177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,550.48x = 53,333.46 × 12,177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,550.48x = 649,467,142.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,467,142.48/35,550.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.87

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