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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,745.03, 53,623.62 and 12,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,745.03, 53,623.62 and 12,366 is: 18,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,745.03 : 53,623.62 = 12,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,745.03/53,623.62 = 12,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,745.03x = 53,623.62 × 12,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,745.03x = 663,109,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,109,684.92/35,745.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,551.10

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