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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,926.74, 53,868.85 and 12,225.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,926.74, 53,868.85 and 12,225.74 is: 18,331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,926.74 : 53,868.85 = 12,225.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,926.74/53,868.85 = 12,225.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,926.74x = 53,868.85 × 12,225.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,926.74x = 658,586,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,586,254.29/35,926.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.37

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