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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,755.61, 53,595.98 and 12,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,755.61, 53,595.98 and 12,054.96 is: 18,069.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,755.61 : 53,595.98 = 12,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,755.61/53,595.98 = 12,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,755.61x = 53,595.98 × 12,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,755.61x = 646,097,334.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,097,334.79/35,755.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,069.82

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