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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,672.46, 53,514.09 and 12,293.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,672.46, 53,514.09 and 12,293.34 is: 18,441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,672.46 : 53,514.09 = 12,293.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,672.46/53,514.09 = 12,293.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,672.46x = 53,514.09 × 12,293.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,672.46x = 657,866,903.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,866,903.16/35,672.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.87

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