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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,814.84, 53,722.26 and 12,441.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,814.84, 53,722.26 and 12,441.30 is: 18,661.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,814.84 : 53,722.26 = 12,441.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,814.84/53,722.26 = 12,441.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,814.84x = 53,722.26 × 12,441.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,814.84x = 668,374,753.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,374,753.34/35,814.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,661.95

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