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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,988.89, 53,984.01 and 12,301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,988.89, 53,984.01 and 12,301.86 is: 18,453.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,988.89 : 53,984.01 = 12,301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,988.89/53,984.01 = 12,301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,988.89x = 53,984.01 × 12,301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,988.89x = 664,103,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,103,733.26/35,988.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,453.02

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