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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,973.03, 53,964.48 and 12,274.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,973.03, 53,964.48 and 12,274.22 is: 18,413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,973.03 : 53,964.48 = 12,274.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,973.03/53,964.48 = 12,274.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,973.03x = 53,964.48 × 12,274.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,973.03x = 662,371,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,371,899.71/35,973.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,413.01

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