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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,983.73, 53,975.60 and 12,610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,983.73, 53,975.60 and 12,610.17 is: 18,915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,983.73 : 53,975.60 = 12,610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,983.73/53,975.60 = 12,610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,983.73x = 53,975.60 × 12,610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,983.73x = 680,641,523.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,641,523.38/35,983.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,915.26

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