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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,928.68, 53,901.37 and 12,236.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,928.68, 53,901.37 and 12,236.43 is: 18,357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,928.68 : 53,901.37 = 12,236.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,928.68/53,901.37 = 12,236.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,928.68x = 53,901.37 × 12,236.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,928.68x = 659,560,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,560,340.91/35,928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.49

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