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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,924.67, 53,887.10 and 12,551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,924.67, 53,887.10 and 12,551.10 is: 18,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,924.67 : 53,887.10 = 12,551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,924.67/53,887.10 = 12,551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,924.67x = 53,887.10 × 12,551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,924.67x = 676,342,318.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,342,318.05/35,924.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.68

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