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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,737.76, 53,592.96 and 12,038.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,737.76, 53,592.96 and 12,038.94 is: 18,053.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,737.76 : 53,592.96 = 12,038.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,737.76/53,592.96 = 12,038.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,737.76x = 53,592.96 × 12,038.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,737.76x = 645,202,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,202,306.80/35,737.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,053.80

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