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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,727.15, 53,592.83 and 12,032.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,727.15, 53,592.83 and 12,032.72 is: 18,049.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,727.15 : 53,592.83 = 12,032.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,727.15/53,592.83 = 12,032.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,727.15x = 53,592.83 × 12,032.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,727.15x = 644,867,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,867,413.50/35,727.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,049.78

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