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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.18, 53,954.73 and 12,591.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.18, 53,954.73 and 12,591.06 is: 18,891.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.18 : 53,954.73 = 12,591.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.18/53,954.73 = 12,591.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.18x = 53,954.73 × 12,591.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.18x = 679,347,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,347,242.71/35,961.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.13

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