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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,764.14, 53,638.56 and 12,069.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,764.14, 53,638.56 and 12,069.54 is: 18,101.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,764.14 : 53,638.56 = 12,069.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,764.14/53,638.56 = 12,069.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,764.14x = 53,638.56 × 12,069.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,764.14x = 647,392,745.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,392,745.46/35,764.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,101.73

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