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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,806.14, 53,709.75 and 12,433.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,806.14, 53,709.75 and 12,433.32 is: 18,650.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,806.14 : 53,709.75 = 12,433.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,806.14/53,709.75 = 12,433.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,806.14x = 53,709.75 × 12,433.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,806.14x = 667,790,508.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,790,508.87/35,806.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,650.17

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