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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,571.26, 53,364.99 and 12,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,571.26, 53,364.99 and 12,196.28 is: 18,297.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,571.26 : 53,364.99 = 12,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,571.26/53,364.99 = 12,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,571.26x = 53,364.99 × 12,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,571.26x = 650,854,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,854,360.24/35,571.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.20

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