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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,383.68, 53,072.28 and 12,007.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,383.68, 53,072.28 and 12,007.44 is: 18,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,383.68 : 53,072.28 = 12,007.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,383.68/53,072.28 = 12,007.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,383.68x = 53,072.28 × 12,007.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,383.68x = 637,262,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,262,217.76/35,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,010.06

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