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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,792.16, 53,688.38 and 12,099.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,792.16, 53,688.38 and 12,099.89 is: 18,149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,792.16 : 53,688.38 = 12,099.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,792.16/53,688.38 = 12,099.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,792.16x = 53,688.38 × 12,099.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,792.16x = 649,623,492.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,623,492.28/35,792.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,149.88

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