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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,759.32, 53,639.02 and 12,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,759.32, 53,639.02 and 12,385.76 is: 18,578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,759.32 : 53,639.02 = 12,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,759.32/53,639.02 = 12,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,759.32x = 53,639.02 × 12,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,759.32x = 664,359,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,359,775.64/35,759.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,578.65

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