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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,383.74, 53,076.33 and 12,010.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,383.74, 53,076.33 and 12,010.14 is: 18,015.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,383.74 : 53,076.33 = 12,010.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,383.74/53,076.33 = 12,010.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,383.74x = 53,076.33 × 12,010.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,383.74x = 637,454,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,454,153.99/35,383.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,015.45

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