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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,976.59, 53,973.99 and 12,602.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,976.59, 53,973.99 and 12,602.42 is: 18,906.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,976.59 : 53,973.99 = 12,602.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,976.59/53,973.99 = 12,602.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,976.59x = 53,973.99 × 12,602.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,976.59x = 680,202,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,202,621.19/35,976.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,906.81

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