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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,774.78, 53,650.02 and 12,395.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,774.78, 53,650.02 and 12,395.76 is: 18,589.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,774.78 : 53,650.02 = 12,395.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,774.78/53,650.02 = 12,395.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,774.78x = 53,650.02 × 12,395.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,774.78x = 665,032,771.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,032,771.92/35,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.43

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