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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,768.43, 53,652.62 and 12,394.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,768.43, 53,652.62 and 12,394.86 is: 18,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,768.43 : 53,652.62 = 12,394.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,768.43/53,652.62 = 12,394.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,768.43x = 53,652.62 × 12,394.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,768.43x = 665,016,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,016,651.56/35,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.28

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