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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,595.36, 53,396.68 and 12,218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,595.36, 53,396.68 and 12,218.76 is: 18,329.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,595.36 : 53,396.68 = 12,218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,595.36/53,396.68 = 12,218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,595.36x = 53,396.68 × 12,218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,595.36x = 652,441,217.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,441,217.72/35,595.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,329.39

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