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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,977.96, 53,934.27 and 12,591.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,977.96, 53,934.27 and 12,591.64 is: 18,876.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,977.96 : 53,934.27 = 12,591.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,977.96/53,934.27 = 12,591.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,977.96x = 53,934.27 × 12,591.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,977.96x = 679,120,911.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,120,911.50/35,977.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,876.03

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