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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,588.85, 53,386.92 and 12,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,588.85, 53,386.92 and 12,212.25 is: 18,319.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,588.85 : 53,386.92 = 12,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,588.85/53,386.92 = 12,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,588.85x = 53,386.92 × 12,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,588.85x = 651,974,413.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,974,413.77/35,588.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.63

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