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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,651.07, 53,476.47 and 12,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,651.07, 53,476.47 and 12,277.44 is: 18,416.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,651.07 : 53,476.47 = 12,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,651.07/53,476.47 = 12,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,651.07x = 53,476.47 × 12,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,651.07x = 656,554,151.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,554,151.84/35,651.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.11

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