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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,699.59, 53,549.52 and 12,002.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,699.59, 53,549.52 and 12,002.77 is: 18,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,699.59 : 53,549.52 = 12,002.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,699.59/53,549.52 = 12,002.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,699.59x = 53,549.52 × 12,002.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,699.59x = 642,742,572.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,742,572.17/35,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,004.20

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