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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,688.39, 53,537.44 and 12,316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,688.39, 53,537.44 and 12,316.65 is: 18,476.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,688.39 : 53,537.44 = 12,316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,688.39/53,537.44 = 12,316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,688.39x = 53,537.44 × 12,316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,688.39x = 659,401,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,401,910.38/35,688.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,476.65

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