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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,621.98, 53,433.02 and 12,248.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,621.98, 53,433.02 and 12,248.43 is: 18,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,621.98 : 53,433.02 = 12,248.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,621.98/53,433.02 = 12,248.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,621.98x = 53,433.02 × 12,248.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,621.98x = 654,470,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,470,605.16/35,621.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.66

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