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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,907.51, 53,885.87 and 12,533.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,907.51, 53,885.87 and 12,533.95 is: 18,809.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,907.51 : 53,885.87 = 12,533.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,907.51/53,885.87 = 12,533.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,907.51x = 53,885.87 × 12,533.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,907.51x = 675,402,468.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,402,468.19/35,907.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.51

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