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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,875.92, 53,814 and 12,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,875.92, 53,814 and 12,486 is: 18,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,875.92 : 53,814 = 12,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,875.92/53,814 = 12,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,875.92x = 53,814 × 12,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,875.92x = 671,921,604
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,921,604/35,875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,729.04

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