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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,727.96, 53,604.94 and 12,356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,727.96, 53,604.94 and 12,356.76 is: 18,539.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,727.96 : 53,604.94 = 12,356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,727.96/53,604.94 = 12,356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,727.96x = 53,604.94 × 12,356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,727.96x = 662,383,378.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,383,378.39/35,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.64

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