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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,569.26, 53,361.99 and 12,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,569.26, 53,361.99 and 12,194.28 is: 18,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,569.26 : 53,361.99 = 12,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,569.26/53,361.99 = 12,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,569.26x = 53,361.99 × 12,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,569.26x = 650,711,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,711,047.42/35,569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.20

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