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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,907.39, 53,885.68 and 12,533.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,907.39, 53,885.68 and 12,533.82 is: 18,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,907.39 : 53,885.68 = 12,533.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,907.39/53,885.68 = 12,533.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,907.39x = 53,885.68 × 12,533.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,907.39x = 675,393,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,393,413.70/35,907.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.32

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