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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,666.68, 53,467.26 and 12,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,666.68, 53,467.26 and 12,287.56 is: 18,420.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,666.68 : 53,467.26 = 12,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,666.68/53,467.26 = 12,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,666.68x = 53,467.26 × 12,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,666.68x = 656,982,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,982,165.29/35,666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,420.05

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