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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,729.46, 53,607.19 and 12,358.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,729.46, 53,607.19 and 12,358.26 is: 18,541.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,729.46 : 53,607.19 = 12,358.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,729.46/53,607.19 = 12,358.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,729.46x = 53,607.19 × 12,358.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,729.46x = 662,491,591.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,491,591.89/35,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,541.89

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