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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,723.61, 53,566.45 and 12,023.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,723.61, 53,566.45 and 12,023.25 is: 18,028.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,723.61 : 53,566.45 = 12,023.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,723.61/53,566.45 = 12,023.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,723.61x = 53,566.45 × 12,023.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,723.61x = 644,042,589.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,042,589.03/35,723.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,028.49

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