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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,670.15, 53,507.79 and 12,296.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,670.15, 53,507.79 and 12,296.25 is: 18,445.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,670.15 : 53,507.79 = 12,296.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,670.15/53,507.79 = 12,296.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,670.15x = 53,507.79 × 12,296.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,670.15x = 657,945,162.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,945,162.79/35,670.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,445.26

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