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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,770.23, 53,664.91 and 12,396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,770.23, 53,664.91 and 12,396.67 is: 18,598.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,770.23 : 53,664.91 = 12,396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,770.23/53,664.91 = 12,396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,770.23x = 53,664.91 × 12,396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,770.23x = 665,266,014.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,266,014.70/35,770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,598.32

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