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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,624.94, 53,444.70 and 12,248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,624.94, 53,444.70 and 12,248.34 is: 18,375.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,624.94 : 53,444.70 = 12,248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,624.94/53,444.70 = 12,248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,624.94x = 53,444.70 × 12,248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,624.94x = 654,608,856.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,608,856.80/35,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.02

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