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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.93, 53,596.98 and 12,035.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.93, 53,596.98 and 12,035.49 is: 18,053.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.93 : 53,596.98 = 12,035.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.93/53,596.98 = 12,035.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.93x = 53,596.98 × 12,035.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.93x = 645,065,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,065,916.82/35,729.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.94

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