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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,766.97, 53,660.02 and 12,393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,766.97, 53,660.02 and 12,393.41 is: 18,593.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,766.97 : 53,660.02 = 12,393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,766.97/53,660.02 = 12,393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,766.97x = 53,660.02 × 12,393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,766.97x = 665,030,525.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,030,525.30/35,766.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,593.43

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