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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,992.82, 53,989.71 and 12,619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,992.82, 53,989.71 and 12,619.94 is: 18,930.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,992.82 : 53,989.71 = 12,619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,992.82/53,989.71 = 12,619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,992.82x = 53,989.71 × 12,619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,992.82x = 681,346,900.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,346,900.82/35,992.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.08

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