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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,622.41, 53,439.08 and 12,243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,622.41, 53,439.08 and 12,243.38 is: 18,366.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,622.41 : 53,439.08 = 12,243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,622.41/53,439.08 = 12,243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,622.41x = 53,439.08 × 12,243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,622.41x = 654,274,634.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,274,634.88/35,622.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.94

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