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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,637.94, 53,464.20 and 12,261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,637.94, 53,464.20 and 12,261.34 is: 18,394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,637.94 : 53,464.20 = 12,261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,637.94/53,464.20 = 12,261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,637.94x = 53,464.20 × 12,261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,637.94x = 655,542,734.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,542,734.03/35,637.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.52

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