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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,762.28, 53,631.27 and 12,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,762.28, 53,631.27 and 12,383.25 is: 18,570.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,762.28 : 53,631.27 = 12,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,762.28/53,631.27 = 12,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,762.28x = 53,631.27 × 12,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,762.28x = 664,129,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,129,424.23/35,762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,570.67

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