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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.93, 53,468.77 and 11,947.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.93, 53,468.77 and 11,947.82 is: 17,925.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.93 : 53,468.77 = 11,947.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.93/53,468.77 = 11,947.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.93x = 53,468.77 × 11,947.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.93x = 638,834,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,834,912.50/35,637.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,925.70

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