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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,984.58, 53,976.51 and 12,291.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,984.58, 53,976.51 and 12,291.87 is: 18,437.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,984.58 : 53,976.51 = 12,291.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,984.58/53,976.51 = 12,291.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,984.58x = 53,976.51 × 12,291.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,984.58x = 663,472,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,472,243.97/35,984.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,437.68

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