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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.08, 53,650.64 and 12,393.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.08, 53,650.64 and 12,393.52 is: 18,590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.08 : 53,650.64 = 12,393.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.08/53,650.64 = 12,393.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.08x = 53,650.64 × 12,393.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.08x = 664,920,279.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,920,279.85/35,767.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.29

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