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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,924.64, 53,886.96 and 12,551.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,924.64, 53,886.96 and 12,551.28 is: 18,826.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,924.64 : 53,886.96 = 12,551.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,924.64/53,886.96 = 12,551.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,924.64x = 53,886.96 × 12,551.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,924.64x = 676,350,323.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,350,323.31/35,924.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.92

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