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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,750.97, 53,641.17 and 12,393.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,750.97, 53,641.17 and 12,393.81 is: 18,595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,750.97 : 53,641.17 = 12,393.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,750.97/53,641.17 = 12,393.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,750.97x = 53,641.17 × 12,393.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,750.97x = 664,818,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,818,469.16/35,750.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,595.82

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