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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,701.59, 53,552.52 and 12,004.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,701.59, 53,552.52 and 12,004.77 is: 18,007.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,701.59 : 53,552.52 = 12,004.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,701.59/53,552.52 = 12,004.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,701.59x = 53,552.52 × 12,004.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,701.59x = 642,885,685.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,885,685.52/35,701.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.20

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