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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,865.09, 53,797.02 and 12,490.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,865.09, 53,797.02 and 12,490.92 is: 18,736.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,865.09 : 53,797.02 = 12,490.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,865.09/53,797.02 = 12,490.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,865.09x = 53,797.02 × 12,490.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,865.09x = 671,974,273.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,974,273.06/35,865.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,736.17

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