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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.20, 53,614.80 and 12,050.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.20, 53,614.80 and 12,050.20 is: 18,074.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.20 : 53,614.80 = 12,050.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.20/53,614.80 = 12,050.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.20x = 53,614.80 × 12,050.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.20x = 646,069,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,069,062.96/35,744.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,074.79

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