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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,901.99, 53,846.51 and 12,535.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,901.99, 53,846.51 and 12,535.11 is: 18,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,901.99 : 53,846.51 = 12,535.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,901.99/53,846.51 = 12,535.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,901.99x = 53,846.51 × 12,535.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,901.99x = 674,971,863.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,971,863.29/35,901.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,800.40

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