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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,673.15, 53,509.70 and 12,297.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,673.15, 53,509.70 and 12,297.75 is: 18,446.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,673.15 : 53,509.70 = 12,297.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,673.15/53,509.70 = 12,297.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,673.15x = 53,509.70 × 12,297.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,673.15x = 658,048,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,048,851.69/35,673.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.61

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