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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,635.07, 53,452.04 and 12,261.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,635.07, 53,452.04 and 12,261.71 is: 18,392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,635.07 : 53,452.04 = 12,261.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,635.07/53,452.04 = 12,261.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,635.07x = 53,452.04 × 12,261.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,635.07x = 655,413,413.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,413,413.39/35,635.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.37

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