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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,910.82, 53,841.93 and 12,524.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,910.82, 53,841.93 and 12,524.50 is: 18,778.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,910.82 : 53,841.93 = 12,524.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,910.82/53,841.93 = 12,524.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,910.82x = 53,841.93 × 12,524.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,910.82x = 674,343,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,343,252.29/35,910.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,778.27

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