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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,688.65, 53,533.83 and 11,996.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,688.65, 53,533.83 and 11,996.54 is: 17,995.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,688.65 : 53,533.83 = 11,996.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,688.65/53,533.83 = 11,996.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,688.65x = 53,533.83 × 11,996.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,688.65x = 642,220,732.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,220,732.95/35,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,995.10

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