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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,767.98, 53,651.34 and 12,394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,767.98, 53,651.34 and 12,394.08 is: 18,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,767.98 : 53,651.34 = 12,394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,767.98/53,651.34 = 12,394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,767.98x = 53,651.34 × 12,394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,767.98x = 664,959,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,959,000.07/35,767.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,590.90

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