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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,995.32, 53,993.46 and 12,622.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,995.32, 53,993.46 and 12,622.44 is: 18,933.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,995.32 : 53,993.46 = 12,622.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,995.32/53,993.46 = 12,622.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,995.32x = 53,993.46 × 12,622.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,995.32x = 681,529,209.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,529,209.24/35,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.83

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