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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,726.13, 53,551.40 and 12,011.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,726.13, 53,551.40 and 12,011.09 is: 18,003.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,726.13 : 53,551.40 = 12,011.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,726.13/53,551.40 = 12,011.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,726.13x = 53,551.40 × 12,011.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,726.13x = 643,210,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,210,357.21/35,726.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,003.92

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