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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,564.76, 53,355.24 and 12,189.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,564.76, 53,355.24 and 12,189.78 is: 18,287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,564.76 : 53,355.24 = 12,189.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,564.76/53,355.24 = 12,189.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,564.76x = 53,355.24 × 12,189.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,564.76x = 650,388,637.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,388,637.45/35,564.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.45

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