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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,763.08, 53,644.64 and 12,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,763.08, 53,644.64 and 12,389.52 is: 18,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,763.08 : 53,644.64 = 12,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,763.08/53,644.64 = 12,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,763.08x = 53,644.64 × 12,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,763.08x = 664,631,340.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,631,340.17/35,763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,584.29

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