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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,930.71, 53,902.59 and 12,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,930.71, 53,902.59 and 12,237.04 is: 18,357.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,930.71 : 53,902.59 = 12,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,930.71/53,902.59 = 12,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,930.71x = 53,902.59 × 12,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,930.71x = 659,608,149.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,608,149.93/35,930.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.78

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