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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,590.87, 53,391.21 and 12,214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,590.87, 53,391.21 and 12,214.27 is: 18,323.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,590.87 : 53,391.21 = 12,214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,590.87/53,391.21 = 12,214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,590.87x = 53,391.21 × 12,214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,590.87x = 652,134,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,134,654.57/35,590.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,323.09

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