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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,744.96, 53,610.16 and 12,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,744.96, 53,610.16 and 12,049.76 is: 18,072.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,744.96 : 53,610.16 = 12,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,744.96/53,610.16 = 12,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,744.96x = 53,610.16 × 12,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,744.96x = 645,989,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,989,561.56/35,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.19

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