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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,791.16, 53,686.88 and 12,098.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,791.16, 53,686.88 and 12,098.89 is: 18,148.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,791.16 : 53,686.88 = 12,098.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,791.16/53,686.88 = 12,098.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,791.16x = 53,686.88 × 12,098.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,791.16x = 649,551,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,551,371.53/35,791.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,148.38

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