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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,778.51, 53,668.58 and 12,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,778.51, 53,668.58 and 12,404.88 is: 18,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,778.51 : 53,668.58 = 12,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,778.51/53,668.58 = 12,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,778.51x = 53,668.58 × 12,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,778.51x = 665,752,232.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,752,232.65/35,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.60

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