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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,753, 53,654.08 and 12,379.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,753, 53,654.08 and 12,379.48 is: 18,577.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,753 : 53,654.08 = 12,379.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,753/53,654.08 = 12,379.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,753x = 53,654.08 × 12,379.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,753x = 664,209,610.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,209,610.28/35,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,577.73

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