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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,852.37, 53,787.06 and 12,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,852.37, 53,787.06 and 12,159.47 is: 18,242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,852.37 : 53,787.06 = 12,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,852.37/53,787.06 = 12,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,852.37x = 53,787.06 × 12,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,852.37x = 654,021,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,021,873.52/35,852.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,242.08

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