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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,748.08, 53,608.44 and 12,049.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,748.08, 53,608.44 and 12,049.28 is: 18,069.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,748.08 : 53,608.44 = 12,049.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,748.08/53,608.44 = 12,049.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,748.08x = 53,608.44 × 12,049.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,748.08x = 645,943,103.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,943,103.92/35,748.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.31

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