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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,591.87, 53,392.71 and 12,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,591.87, 53,392.71 and 12,215.27 is: 18,324.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,591.87 : 53,392.71 = 12,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,591.87/53,392.71 = 12,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,591.87x = 53,392.71 × 12,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,591.87x = 652,206,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,206,368.68/35,591.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,324.59

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