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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,511.54, 53,263.38 and 12,714.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,511.54, 53,263.38 and 12,714.48 is: 19,070.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,511.54 : 53,263.38 = 12,714.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,511.54/53,263.38 = 12,714.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,511.54x = 53,263.38 × 12,714.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,511.54x = 677,216,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,216,179.74/35,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.31

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