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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,726.61, 53,592.35 and 12,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,726.61, 53,592.35 and 12,354.87 is: 18,533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,726.61 : 53,592.35 = 12,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,726.61/53,592.35 = 12,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,726.61x = 53,592.35 × 12,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,726.61x = 662,126,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,126,455.47/35,726.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,533.15

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