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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,984.76, 53,977.82 and 12,297.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,984.76, 53,977.82 and 12,297.74 is: 18,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,984.76 : 53,977.82 = 12,297.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,984.76/53,977.82 = 12,297.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,984.76x = 53,977.82 × 12,297.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,984.76x = 663,804,864.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,804,864.75/35,984.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,446.83

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