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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,987.96, 53,949.28 and 12,601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,987.96, 53,949.28 and 12,601.64 is: 18,891.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,987.96 : 53,949.28 = 12,601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,987.96/53,949.28 = 12,601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,987.96x = 53,949.28 × 12,601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,987.96x = 679,849,404.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,849,404.82/35,987.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,891.02

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