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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,622.59, 53,433.27 and 12,248.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,622.59, 53,433.27 and 12,248.42 is: 18,372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,622.59 : 53,433.27 = 12,248.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,622.59/53,433.27 = 12,248.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,622.59x = 53,433.27 × 12,248.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,622.59x = 654,472,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,472,865.77/35,622.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,372.41

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