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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,551.08, 53,326.62 and 12,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,551.08, 53,326.62 and 12,179.34 is: 18,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,551.08 : 53,326.62 = 12,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,551.08/53,326.62 = 12,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,551.08x = 53,326.62 × 12,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,551.08x = 649,483,036.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,483,036.03/35,551.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,269.01

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