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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,734.59, 53,601.89 and 12,348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,734.59, 53,601.89 and 12,348.27 is: 18,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,734.59 : 53,601.89 = 12,348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,734.59/53,601.89 = 12,348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,734.59x = 53,601.89 × 12,348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,734.59x = 661,890,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,890,548.49/35,734.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,522.41

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