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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,971.03, 53,961.48 and 12,272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,971.03, 53,961.48 and 12,272.22 is: 18,410.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,971.03 : 53,961.48 = 12,272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,971.03/53,961.48 = 12,272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,971.03x = 53,961.48 × 12,272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,971.03x = 662,226,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,226,822.92/35,971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,410.00

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