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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,852.91, 53,761.14 and 12,153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,852.91, 53,761.14 and 12,153.12 is: 18,223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,852.91 : 53,761.14 = 12,153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,852.91/53,761.14 = 12,153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,852.91x = 53,761.14 × 12,153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,852.91x = 653,365,585.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,365,585.76/35,852.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.50

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