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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,727.88, 53,591.82 and 12,354.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,727.88, 53,591.82 and 12,354.52 is: 18,531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,727.88 : 53,591.82 = 12,354.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,727.88/53,591.82 = 12,354.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,727.88x = 53,591.82 × 12,354.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,727.88x = 662,101,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,101,212.03/35,727.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,531.78

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