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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,682.30, 53,529.57 and 12,303.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,682.30, 53,529.57 and 12,303.27 is: 18,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,682.30 : 53,529.57 = 12,303.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,682.30/53,529.57 = 12,303.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,682.30x = 53,529.57 × 12,303.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,682.30x = 658,588,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,588,752.69/35,682.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,457.02

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