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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,840.76, 53,769.17 and 12,146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,840.76, 53,769.17 and 12,146.91 is: 18,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,840.76 : 53,769.17 = 12,146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,840.76/53,769.17 = 12,146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,840.76x = 53,769.17 × 12,146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,840.76x = 653,129,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,129,268.76/35,840.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.09

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