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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,961.84, 53,942.76 and 12,582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,961.84, 53,942.76 and 12,582.81 is: 18,874.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,961.84 : 53,942.76 = 12,582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,961.84/53,942.76 = 12,582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,961.84x = 53,942.76 × 12,582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,961.84x = 678,751,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,751,499.96/35,961.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,874.22

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