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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,802.72, 53,706.96 and 12,110.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,802.72, 53,706.96 and 12,110.04 is: 18,166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,802.72 : 53,706.96 = 12,110.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,802.72/53,706.96 = 12,110.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,802.72x = 53,706.96 × 12,110.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,802.72x = 650,393,433.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,393,433.88/35,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,166.03

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