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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,728.38, 53,554.77 and 12,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,728.38, 53,554.77 and 12,013.34 is: 18,007.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,728.38 : 53,554.77 = 12,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,728.38/53,554.77 = 12,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,728.38x = 53,554.77 × 12,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,728.38x = 643,371,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,371,392.86/35,728.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,007.29

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