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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,709.06, 53,564.36 and 12,017.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,709.06, 53,564.36 and 12,017.33 is: 18,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,709.06 : 53,564.36 = 12,017.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,709.06/53,564.36 = 12,017.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,709.06x = 53,564.36 × 12,017.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,709.06x = 643,700,463.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,700,463.32/35,709.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,026.25

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