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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,737.77, 53,568.81 and 12,022.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,737.77, 53,568.81 and 12,022.74 is: 18,021.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,737.77 : 53,568.81 = 12,022.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,737.77/53,568.81 = 12,022.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,737.77x = 53,568.81 × 12,022.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,737.77x = 644,043,874.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,043,874.74/35,737.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,021.38

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