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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,695.17, 53,524.04 and 12,316.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,695.17, 53,524.04 and 12,316.23 is: 18,467.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,695.17 : 53,524.04 = 12,316.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,695.17/53,524.04 = 12,316.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,695.17x = 53,524.04 × 12,316.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,695.17x = 659,214,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,214,325.59/35,695.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,467.89

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