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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,805.62, 53,714.25 and 12,114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,805.62, 53,714.25 and 12,114.61 is: 18,173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,805.62 : 53,714.25 = 12,114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,805.62/53,714.25 = 12,114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,805.62x = 53,714.25 × 12,114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,805.62x = 650,727,055.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,727,055.91/35,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,173.88

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