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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,707.26, 53,566.56 and 12,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,707.26, 53,566.56 and 12,335.52 is: 18,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,707.26 : 53,566.56 = 12,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,707.26/53,566.56 = 12,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,707.26x = 53,566.56 × 12,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,707.26x = 660,771,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,771,372.21/35,707.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.24

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