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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,907.84, 53,886.36 and 12,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,907.84, 53,886.36 and 12,534.28 is: 18,810.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,907.84 : 53,886.36 = 12,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,907.84/53,886.36 = 12,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,907.84x = 53,886.36 × 12,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,907.84x = 675,426,724.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,426,724.42/35,907.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.01

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