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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.13, 53,555.88 and 12,014.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.13, 53,555.88 and 12,014.10 is: 18,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.13 : 53,555.88 = 12,014.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.13/53,555.88 = 12,014.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.13x = 53,555.88 × 12,014.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.13x = 643,425,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,425,697.91/35,729.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,008.43

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