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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,747.46, 53,621.82 and 12,374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,747.46, 53,621.82 and 12,374.64 is: 18,562.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,747.46 : 53,621.82 = 12,374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,747.46/53,621.82 = 12,374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,747.46x = 53,621.82 × 12,374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,747.46x = 663,550,718.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,550,718.64/35,747.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.18

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