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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.47, 53,660.77 and 12,393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.47, 53,660.77 and 12,393.91 is: 18,594.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.47 : 53,660.77 = 12,393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.47/53,660.77 = 12,393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.47x = 53,660.77 × 12,393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.47x = 665,066,753.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,066,753.91/35,767.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.18

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