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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,999.70, 53,999.55 and 12,623.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,999.70, 53,999.55 and 12,623.10 is: 18,934.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,999.70 : 53,999.55 = 12,623.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,999.70/53,999.55 = 12,623.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,999.70x = 53,999.55 × 12,623.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,999.70x = 681,641,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,641,719.61/35,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,934.65

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