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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,946.22, 53,916.71 and 12,251.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,946.22, 53,916.71 and 12,251.80 is: 18,376.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,946.22 : 53,916.71 = 12,251.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,946.22/53,916.71 = 12,251.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,946.22x = 53,916.71 × 12,251.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,946.22x = 660,576,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,576,747.58/35,946.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,376.81

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