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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,832.54, 53,756.45 and 12,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,832.54, 53,756.45 and 12,139.26 is: 18,211.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,832.54 : 53,756.45 = 12,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,832.54/53,756.45 = 12,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,832.54x = 53,756.45 × 12,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,832.54x = 652,563,523.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,563,523.23/35,832.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,211.48

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