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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,771.27, 53,656.92 and 12,397.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,771.27, 53,656.92 and 12,397.73 is: 18,596.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,771.27 : 53,656.92 = 12,397.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,771.27/53,656.92 = 12,397.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,771.27x = 53,656.92 × 12,397.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,771.27x = 665,223,738.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,223,738.51/35,771.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.60

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