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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.97, 53,661.52 and 12,394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.97, 53,661.52 and 12,394.41 is: 18,594.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.97 : 53,661.52 = 12,394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.97/53,661.52 = 12,394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.97x = 53,661.52 × 12,394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.97x = 665,102,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,102,880.10/35,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.93

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