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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,913.37, 53,854.41 and 12,214.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,913.37, 53,854.41 and 12,214.49 is: 18,316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,913.37 : 53,854.41 = 12,214.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,913.37/53,854.41 = 12,214.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,913.37x = 53,854.41 × 12,214.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,913.37x = 657,804,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,804,152.40/35,913.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.41

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