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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,681.64, 53,481.96 and 12,288.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,681.64, 53,481.96 and 12,288.84 is: 18,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,681.64 : 53,481.96 = 12,288.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,681.64/53,481.96 = 12,288.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,681.64x = 53,481.96 × 12,288.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,681.64x = 657,231,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,231,249.33/35,681.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,419.31

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