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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,907.59, 53,885.99 and 12,534.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,907.59, 53,885.99 and 12,534.03 is: 18,809.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,907.59 : 53,885.99 = 12,534.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,907.59/53,885.99 = 12,534.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,907.59x = 53,885.99 × 12,534.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,907.59x = 675,408,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,408,552.57/35,907.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.63

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