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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.29, 53,964.53 and 12,597.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.29, 53,964.53 and 12,597.26 is: 18,895.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.29 : 53,964.53 = 12,597.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.29/53,964.53 = 12,597.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.29x = 53,964.53 × 12,597.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.29x = 679,804,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,804,882.38/35,976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,895.92

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