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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,737.76, 53,568.81 and 12,022.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,737.76, 53,568.81 and 12,022.73 is: 18,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,737.76 : 53,568.81 = 12,022.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,737.76/53,568.81 = 12,022.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,737.76x = 53,568.81 × 12,022.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,737.76x = 644,043,339.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,043,339.05/35,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.37

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