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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,904.96, 53,850.24 and 12,209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,904.96, 53,850.24 and 12,209.76 is: 18,312.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,904.96 : 53,850.24 = 12,209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,904.96/53,850.24 = 12,209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,904.96x = 53,850.24 × 12,209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,904.96x = 657,498,506.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,498,506.34/35,904.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,312.19

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