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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,741.22, 53,626.46 and 12,384.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,741.22, 53,626.46 and 12,384.06 is: 18,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,741.22 : 53,626.46 = 12,384.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,741.22/53,626.46 = 12,384.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,741.22x = 53,626.46 × 12,384.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,741.22x = 664,113,236.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,113,236.31/35,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.16

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