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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,722.12, 53,524.14 and 12,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,722.12, 53,524.14 and 12,335.56 is: 18,482.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,722.12 : 53,524.14 = 12,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,722.12/53,524.14 = 12,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,722.12x = 53,524.14 × 12,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,722.12x = 660,250,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,250,240.42/35,722.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.95

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