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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,713.26, 53,570.64 and 12,021.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,713.26, 53,570.64 and 12,021.52 is: 18,032.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,713.26 : 53,570.64 = 12,021.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,713.26/53,570.64 = 12,021.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,713.26x = 53,570.64 × 12,021.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,713.26x = 644,000,520.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,000,520.17/35,713.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.53

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