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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,882.62, 53,823.87 and 12,192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,882.62, 53,823.87 and 12,192.63 is: 18,288.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,882.62 : 53,823.87 = 12,192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,882.62/53,823.87 = 12,192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,882.62x = 53,823.87 × 12,192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,882.62x = 656,254,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,254,532.08/35,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,288.92

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