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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,567.76, 53,359.74 and 12,192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,567.76, 53,359.74 and 12,192.78 is: 18,291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,567.76 : 53,359.74 = 12,192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,567.76/53,359.74 = 12,192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,567.76x = 53,359.74 × 12,192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,567.76x = 650,603,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,603,570.68/35,567.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.95

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